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.