softly

adverb73 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4

describes a shape with gentle, not sharp, curves

describes a gentle, warm golden color or light

to speak words in a quiet voice

to talk in a quiet, gentle voice

to speak very quietly, using your breath rather than your voice

to give a reply in a quiet voice

to ask a question in a quiet voice

to laugh in a quiet, gentle manner

to speak in a quiet, low voice

to inhale and exhale quietly

to weep in a quiet, subdued way

to say something again in a quiet voice

to give an answer in a quiet voice

to sing in a quiet, gentle voice

to have a gentle, kind expression on one's face

to give information in a quiet voice

to shut something (like a door) quietly and gently

to say something additional in a quiet voice

to call out to someone in a quiet voice

to make a low, continuous sound or sing with closed lips in a quiet way

to say something in a low, quiet voice

to say something in reply, in a quiet voice

to let out a long, quiet breath expressing sadness, relief, etc.

to move air gently from the mouth or as wind

to press one's lips against someone gently

to push against something with gentle force

to tap on a surface, like a door, quietly

to laugh in a quiet, gentle way

to take a sudden, quiet breath, usually in surprise or pain

to speak in a quiet and unclear way

to speak in a low, quiet, and often annoyed voice

to cry noisily, taking sudden breaths, but in a quiet way

to give a warning in a quiet, low voice

to touch something lightly and gently

to come down to the ground gently

to be placed or lie on something gently

to move one's hand gently over a surface

to produce a steady, gentle light

to make a high sound by blowing through the lips, but quietly

to make a remark in a quiet voice

to make a low sound of pain or despair in a quiet way

to make a long, low sound of pain or pleasure in a quiet way

to cry in a quiet, gentle way

to provide light for a place gently

of a sound, to be repeated quietly

to use offensive language in a low voice

to say something suddenly and with emotion, but quietly

to make low, crying sounds in a quiet way

to rub and press someone's body gently

to walk quietly and carefully

to shine with a gentle, often reflected light

to make a long 's' sound quietly

to make a sound like dry leaves moving, but quietly

to shake with very small, rapid movements quietly

to breathe with short, quick, quiet breaths

to complain in a high, crying voice, but quietly

to touch or stroke gently in a loving or kind way

to walk with quiet, gentle steps

to make a low, threatening sound in the throat, but quietly

to make a series of light, quick tapping sounds

to breathe in a noisy way while sleeping, but quietly

to say offensive words in a low, intense voice

of water, to wash against something with a gentle sound

to light up a space with gentle light

to make a short, low sound in the throat quietly

to make a sudden explosive sound through the nose, but quietly

to ask for information in a quiet voice

to complete something in a gentle or quiet manner

to speak slowly with long vowel sounds in a quiet voice