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单词 softly
释义

softly

UK /ˈsɒftli/

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    in a quiet and pleasant way

    He was singing softly to himself.

    She spoke softly in the dark.

    The rooms were filled with machines, every one of them humming softly.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing sounds that are quiet and/or soft
    Synonyms and related words

    Describing sounds that are pleasant to listen to
  2. 2
    with a pale light that is pleasant and relaxing

    They walked into a softly lit room.

    The sun came out, softly illuminating the pebbles beneath her feet.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe types of light
    Synonyms and related words

    Not bright or shiny and not providing much light
  3. 3
    in a way that is gentle and not severe or harsh

    She looked up, then smiled softly.

    Synonyms and related words

    Kind, gentle and sensitive
  4. 4
    in a gentle way, without a lot of force or pressure

    Surveyor probes were the first lunar vehicles designed by NASA to land softly on the moon’s surface.

    He held her head in his hands, softly stroking her hair.

    Towel your hair softly after washing with shampoo.

    Synonyms and related words

    In a careful and cautious way
    Synonyms and related words

    Kind, gentle and sensitive

softly

US /ˈsɔftli/

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    in a quiet and pleasant way

    He was singing softly to himself.

    She spoke softly in the dark.

    The rooms were filled with machines, every one of them humming softly.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing sounds that are pleasant to listen to
    Synonyms and related words

    Describing sounds that are quiet and/or soft
  2. 2
    with a pale light that is pleasant and relaxing

    They walked into a softly lit room.

    The sun came out, softly illuminating the pebbles beneath her feet.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not bright or shiny and not providing much light
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe types of light
  3. 3
    in a way that is gentle and not severe or harsh

    She looked up, then smiled softly.

    Synonyms and related words

    Kind and gentle and sensitive
  4. 4
    in a gentle way, without a lot of force or pressure

    Surveyor probes were the first lunar vehicles designed by NASA to land softly on the moon’s surface.

    He held her head in his hands, softly stroking her hair.

    Towel your hair softly after washing with shampoo.

    Synonyms and related words

    In a careful and cautious way
    Synonyms and related words

    Kind and gentle and sensitive
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