softly
Example Sentences
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Young fans slumped on sidewalks, softly singing victory chants as the city slowly came back to life.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Klugo’s Bluetooth alarm clock isn’t portable, and the hotel alarms ring too softly for him to hear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
She is softly spoken, thoughtful and articulate, sometimes looking to her mum for answers.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Its baroque, acoustic sounds of a pastoral countryside in ye olde England mesh disturbingly well with softly sung, darkly opaque lyrics.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Isabel sang softly, holding her daughter’s hands in hers as she clapped out a rhythm.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
