vibrate softly

Frequency: 5.53.3 per million words

to shake with very small, rapid movements quietly

softlyVERB + ADVERB

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vibrate

Examples (10)

  • The phone vibrated softly on the desk, indicating a new message.
  • You could feel the subtle hum of the machine vibrate softly beneath your fingertips.
  • As the cat began to purr, its chest would vibrate softly against her arm.
  • The string of the instrument must vibrate softly to produce such a delicate sound.
  • Even a strong gust of wind can make the windowpanes vibrate softly.
  • He adjusted the small motor until it began to vibrate softly and steadily.
  • The distant rumble of thunder caused the ground to vibrate softly.
  • A well-tuned speaker should vibrate softly without any harsh buzzing.
  • She noticed the tiny tremor in her hand, making it vibrate softly.
  • If you listen closely, you can hear the whole house vibrate softly when the train passes.