softly

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing or done with gentle pressure; not loud, harsh, or rough.

• adverb

  Gently; without force or violence.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɔftli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with softly
home , dome , coma , moma , toma , joma , koma

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Softly (en) :
   

2. Softly (en) : Of, pertaining to, or characterized by softness or tenderness
   

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Variants

List of all variants of softly that leads to same result
soft , softer , softest , softish , softly , softness , softnesses , softly-softly , softly-spoken

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The comparative form of softly is softer, and the superlative form is softest.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English softe, from softe, soft; from Proto-Germanic *saupaz, from *sau- (source of Old English swan, swanlike, soft) + *-pto- (a suffix forming adverbs from adjectives).

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that a 'soft' landing is essential for a safe airplane landing?

2. Soft drinks were originally called 'mineral waters' because they were believed to have healing properties.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Gentleness: The quality of being gentle or kind.

2. Quietness: The state of being free from noise or disturbance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'softly' is often used to describe gentle sounds or actions, such as the soft rustling of leaves or the soft touch of a lover's hand. In music, a 'softly' played piece conveys a sense of calmness and tenderness.

How to Memorize "softly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft blanket, or a gentle rain falling.
   - Visualize yourself touching something soft, like a plush toy or a ripe fruit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'softly' with the feeling of a gentle breeze on your skin, or the sound of a soft lullaby.
   - Think of a soft, fluffy cloud in the sky.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Softly starts with S, and sounds like a gentle Sigh.'

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