ask softly

Frequency: 8.115.5 per million words

To ask in a low, gentle voice.

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Examples (20)

  • 'How do you feel?' she asked softly.
  • She asked softly if he was feeling better.
  • He leaned in and asked softly if she was okay.
  • Could you please ask softly? The patient is resting.
  • So as not to wake the baby, I asked softly where the keys were.
  • He tends to ask softly when he's unsure of the answer.
  • When you see him later, please ask him softly about his decision.
  • The little girl asked softly for a bedtime story.
  • She is asking softly for help, hoping no one else will overhear.
  • If you ask softly, perhaps they will listen more carefully.
  • "Are you sure about this?" he asked softly, his voice barely a whisper.
  • She was asking softly about the details of the secret project.
  • The nurse asked the patient softly if he needed anything.
  • "Don't disturb him," she whispered, "just ask softly."
  • Why must you always ask so softly? I can barely hear you.
  • He had to ask softly so as not to alert the guards.
  • He had to ask softly because they were in a library.
  • Always ask softly when you are in a quiet environment like a church.
  • The child asked softly if he could have another cookie.
  • I will ask softly if there's any news.