softly

Example Sentences

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The tall, softly spoken 31-year-old Ukrainian Navy diver is part of a team of 20 tasked with de-mining the parts of the Black Sea still under Ukraine's control.

From BBC

She spoke softly, running her hand along a unicorn’s neck.

From Literature

After several moments, I softly set my hand upon his knee.

From Literature

Inside, it’s softly lit and smells like a combination of the lavender essential oil mixture we use on the bedding and something pungent and medicinal.

From Literature

As we depart, she says softly, “Perhaps the past isn’t such a lost country after all.”

From Literature