say sweetly

Frequency: 7.22.9 per million words

To speak words in a gentle and pleasant tone.

sweetlyVERB + adv.

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Examples (10)

  • She heard him say sweetly, "Good morning, my dear."
  • The old woman said sweetly, "Welcome to my home."
  • He tried to say sweetly that he was sorry.
  • "Don't worry," she said sweetly, patting his hand.
  • The child said sweetly, "Can I have another cookie, please?"
  • He managed to say sweetly that he disagreed.
  • She said sweetly, "I'm so glad you could make it."
  • The teacher said sweetly, "Let's all be kind to each other."
  • He whispered sweetly, "You look beautiful tonight."
  • She said sweetly, "Thank you for your help."