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Softly Adverb Bre ˈsɒftli ˈsɔːftli Closed Door I

Word softly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈsɒftli / NAmE / ˈsɔːftli /
Example
  • she closed the door softly behind her.
  • ‘i missed you,’ he said softly.
  • the room was softly lit by a lamp.
  • a softly tailored suit
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softly

(adverb)BrE / ˈsɒftli / NAmE / ˈsɔːftli /
  1. in a soft way
    • She closed the door softly behind her.
    • ‘I missed you,’ he said softly.
    • The room was softly lit by a lamp.
    • a softly tailored suit
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