softly

Example Sentences

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Her daughter said softly: “You guys weren’t worried about her before, so leave her alone now.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He was softly spoken as he answered almost every question from the judge with either "yes, your honour" or "no, your honour".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Today, Timon sits in a softly lit studio, looking at a photograph from one of their final concerts in Khartoum.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Levy brings a soft-spoken breathlessness you may recognize from his David Rose on “Schitt’s”; his softly muttered “OK,” which might just mean “stop talking,” is almost a trademark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Opening it a touch, she looked around, then softly closed it and crossed the room to the seat in the window.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler