say softly

Frequency: 7.412.1 per million words

to speak in a calm and kind way

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Examples (20)

  • She leaned closer and said softly, "Everything will be alright."
  • She said softly, "I love you."
  • "Don't worry," he said softly, trying to reassure her.
  • He said softly that he was sorry.
  • The teacher asked the students to say their answers softly so as not to disturb others.
  • "Be quiet," she said softly to the children.
  • He would often say encouraging words softly to himself before a big presentation.
  • The teacher said softly to the nervous student.
  • "I love you," she said softly as he drifted off to sleep.
  • "Don't worry," he said softly, trying to reassure her.
  • The old man used to say his prayers softly every evening.
  • She leaned in and said softly, "It's a secret."
  • Could you please say that a little more softly? The baby is sleeping.
  • He would often say softly encouraging words.
  • She managed to say her goodbyes softly, holding back tears.
  • "Please, just listen," she said softly.
  • He said her name softly, a gentle plea in his voice.
  • The nurse said softly to the patient, "You'll be fine."
  • Even in anger, she tried to say her words softly, fearing a larger argument.
  • He says softly to himself when he's concentrating.