Collocations with "say"

74 collocations found

say impatiently

to speak words in an impatient tone

impatiently7.5
say bluntly

To speak in a direct, honest way, without trying to be polite or diplomatic.

bluntly7.2
say breathlessly

To speak while out of breath, often due to excitement, fear, or having just run.

breathlessly7.2
say defensively

to speak in a manner intended to protect oneself from criticism

defensively7.2
gravely say

To speak in a very serious and solemn tone.

gravely7.2
say hesitantly

to speak words in an uncertain or shy way

hesitantly7.2
say icily

to speak in a cold or unfriendly manner

icily7.2
say sweetly

To speak words in a gentle and pleasant tone.

sweetly7.2
say truthfully

To utter words honestly to convey information or an opinion.

truthfully7.2
awkwardly say

To speak words in a clumsy, hesitant, or socially inept manner.

awkwardly7.0
say briskly

to say something in a quick, energetic and often business-like way

briskly7.0
say congratulations

To verbally express congratulations in a simple way.

congratulations7.0
kindly say

to speak in a gentle and friendly tone

kindly7.0
say soothingly

to utter words in a calming and gentle manner

soothingly7.0
say grimly

To speak words in a somber way.

grimly6.9
say mockingly

to say something in a way that shows contempt or ridicule.

mockingly6.8
solemnly say

To speak words in a grave and serious tone.

solemnly6.8
say teasingly

To state something in a playful or mocking manner.

teasingly6.8
say sth harshly

To say something in a severe or unkind tone.

harshly6.7
line6.7
say a blessing

to speak the words of a blessing

blessing6.6
say cheerily

To speak in a happy and bright manner.

cheerily6.5
coolly6.5
say curtly

to say something in a short and slightly rude manner

curtly6.5
say flatly

to express something in words in a very direct way

flatly6.5
say gruffly

to speak in a rough, low voice

gruffly6.5
say nonchalantly

to speak in a casual, unconcerned tone

nonchalantly6.5
say patiently

to speak in a calm tone, often in a difficult or tense situation.

patiently6.5
say plainly

to express something in a direct and simple way

plainly6.5
sincerely say

To state something with genuine and honest feeling.

sincerely6.5