softly close

Frequency: 7.917.5 per million words

To close something gently and quietly.

closeADVERB + VERB (door, book, eyes, etc.)

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softly

Examples (10)

  • He softly closed the baby's bedroom door.
  • She softly closed the book, careful not to wake her sleeping husband.
  • Please softly close the gate behind you; it squeaks loudly.
  • I am softly closing the window to keep the cold air out.
  • The librarian softly closed the ancient manuscript.
  • When you leave, you will need to softly close the front door so the dog doesn't bark.
  • He softly closed the lid of the music box, and the melody faded away.
  • Every night, she softly closes the curtains before turning on the lamp.
  • Not wanting to make a sound, he softly closed the drawer.
  • After finishing his work, he softly closed his laptop.