softly

Definition of softly in English English dictionary: In a soft manner; gently; Not loudly; nearly inaudible; {a} tenderly, kindly, gently, slowly, mildly; in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly; with softness, gently, tenderly, delicately; quietly; used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly; In a soft manner; with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"; with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"; with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly" in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly; in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly"
softly softly: Discreet, low-key, careful
Second, this lack of divergence is also the outcome of the EU's softly-softly approach to human rights and democracy in Morocco.
softly softly: In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner
We couldn't get him back into training before Christmas time because he picked up an injury at the Cheltenham Festival last year and we had to go softly softly.
softly, softly: Alternative spelling of softly softly
softly-softly: Alternative spelling of softly softly
softly-softly: A softly-softly approach to something is cautious and patient and avoids direct action or force. the government's softly, softly approach to the prison protest. softly-softly approach a way of dealing with something or someone which involves being very patient and careful
softly-spoken: another form of the word soft-spoken
soft: Having an acute angle
At the intersection, there are two roads going to the left. Take the soft left.
soft: Gentle
There was a soft breeze blowing.
soft: palatalized
soft: Of a ferromagnetic material; a material that becomes essentially non magnetic when an external magnetic field is removed, a material with a low magnetic coercivity. (compare hard)
soft: voiceless
soft: Not bright or intense
Soft lighting.
soft: Giving way under pressure
My head sank easily into the soft pillow.
soft: Lacking strength or resolve, wimpy
When it comes to drinking, he is as soft as they come.
soft: Smooth and flexible
Polish the silver with a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
soft: Requiring little or no effort, easy
a soft job.
softly.: sotto voce
soft: {a} smooth, tender, easy, gently, simple
soft: {i} used for, be gentle, forbear
Soft: piano
soft: A soft target is a place or person that can easily be attacked. Women who carry cash about in the streets, as they very often have to, are a very soft target. = easy
soft: Quiet; undisturbed; paceful; as, soft slumbers
soft: tea taster's term for underfermented teas
soft: Not rough, rugged, or harsh to the touch; smooth; delicate; fine; as, soft silk; a soft skin
soft: Describes wines low in acid and/or tannin Usually an easy drinking wine, and can be quite fruity
soft: A secondary coffee taste sensation characterized by an absence of any predominant taste sensation on any part of the tongue, except for subtle dryness Caused by a concentration of salts high enough to neutralize the acids but not high enough to neutralize the sugars Typified by washed arabica coffee from Santos, Brazil
soft: of sound; relatively low in volume; "soft voices"; "soft music"
soft: voiced, sonant
soft: Foolish
soft: You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option = easy hard
soft: Describes an image that is blurred or out of focus The opposite of sharp
soft: Low in dissolved calcium compounds
soft: Generally has low acid/tannin content Also describes wines with low alcohol content Consequently has little impact on the palate In some wines it is pleasing, making for an easy or friendly wine
soft: Generally has low acid/tannin content Also describes wines with low alcohol content Consequently has little impact on the palate
soft: metaphorically soft; "my father is a soft touch"; "soft light"; "a soft rain"; "a soft Southern drawl"; "soft brown eyes"; "a soft glance"
soft: Used to describe wines that are low in acid, tannin, or both; opposite of hard
soft: having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window"
soft: Easily yielding; susceptible to influence; flexible; gentle; kind
soft: Not tinged with mineral salts; adapted to decompose soap; as, soft water is the best for washing
soft: ) as distinguished from a guttural mute (as g in go, c in cone, etc
soft: Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap. hard
soft: A tasting term to describe a wine with low acid and gentle tannins
soft: not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship; "what a cushy job!"; "a soft job"
soft: A geometric element (such as a boundary or a bottom face) that the tool can pass beyond
soft: something which is easy to squash
soft: Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges. This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look. the soft curves of her body. = gentle hard + softly soft·ly She wore a softly tailored suit. a fresh, modern hairstyle which has long layers falling softly on the neck
soft: of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh') of sound; relatively low in volume; "soft voices"; "soft music
soft: Used to describe wines whose feel in the mouth is gentle and with out too much abrasion Often used to describe a red wine lacking in tannin
soft: Hence, agreeable to feel, taste, or inhale; not irritating to the tissues; as, a soft liniment; soft wines
soft: A wine that is not overly tannic or acidic
soft: It is said of a wine that has little or no acidity and tannin (potentially a problem for balance)
soft: A description of a price which is gradually weakening Also refers to commodities such as sugar, cocoa, and coffee
soft: He's a soft - half a fool The word originally meant effeminate, unmanly; hence soft in brains, silly, etc , “soft in courage ” (3 Henry VI , ii 2 )
soft: used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the piano passages in the composition"
soft: easily hurt; "soft hands"; "a baby's delicate skin"
soft: Applied to a palatal, a sibilant, or a dental consonant as g in gem, c in cent, etc
soft: Quiet
soft: May refer to soft, gentle fruit in delicate wines, or to lack of acidity in wines without proper structure; used on a label occasionally to indicate low alcohol
soft: Refers to wines with low acidity and or tannins creating a mellow quality on the palate Can also refer to low alcohol content
soft: {s} easily bent or molded, not firm; smooth, pleasant to the touch; faint, quiet, subdued; not sharply drawn; not strict; gentle; flabby; not strong; stupid, simple (Slang); easy (Slang); having few or no mineral salts (of water)
soft: A soft or foolish person; an idiot
soft: approval If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people. Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart. hard
soft: lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively metaphorically soft; "my father is a soft touch"; "soft light"; "a soft rain"; "a soft Southern drawl"; "soft brown eyes"; "a soft glance"
soft: Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful
soft: Lacking strength or resolve
soft: Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple warm, soft, white towels. rough + softness soft·ness The sea air robbed her hair of its softness
soft: If you have a soft spot for someone or something, you feel a great deal of affection for them or like them a lot. Terry had a soft spot for me a soft touch: see touch. adj. soft coal soft drink soft money
soft: Expressing gentleness, tenderness, or the like; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind; as, soft eyes
soft: of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
soft: Softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly
soft: Weak in character; impressible
soft: A mildly flavored beer, not hard or rough, but of low flavor impact
soft: Legal term for a wine low in alcohol Also a term for the taste of a wine which is low in acidity, flavor, body and which tastes somewhat sweet
soft: Not harsh or rough in sound; gentle and pleasing to the ear; flowing; as, soft whispers of music
soft: The Soft controller message emulates the soft pedal of a piano by lowering the cutoff frequency thus dampening the sound Soft is a channel message
soft: Having, or consisting of, a gentle curve or curves; not angular or abrupt; as, soft outlines
soft: Not harsh or offensive to the sight; not glaring; pleasing to the eye; not exciting by intensity of color or violent contrast; as, soft hues or tints
soft: in a relaxed manner; or without hardship; "just wanted to take it easy" (`soft' is nonstandard)
soft: Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it. She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed Add enough milk to form a soft dough. soft cheese. hard, firm
soft: Somewhat weak in intellect
soft: Pertaining to or consisting of software
soft: Effeminate; not courageous or manly, weak
soft: 1)An image that is blurred or out of focus Opposite: sharp 2) A scene, negative or print of low contrast Opposite: hard or high contrast 3) A printing paper emulsion of low contrast, such as Grade 0 or 1
soft: used of beverages; not containing alcohol; "nonalcoholic beverages"; "soft drinks"
soft: Easily yielding to pressure; easily impressed, molded, or cut; not firm in resisting; impressible; yielding; also, malleable; opposed to hard; as, a soft bed; a soft peach; soft earth; soft wood or metal
soft: When dry, breaks into powder or individual grains under very slight pressure
soft: Gentle in action or motion; easy
soft: opposed to hard
soft: Describes wines low in acid or tannin (sometimes both), making for easy drinking Opposite of hard
soft: Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast
soft: disapproval If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should do. The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals hard
soft: lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively
soft: Something that is soft is very gentle and has no force. For example, a soft sound or voice is quiet and not harsh. A soft light or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright. There was a soft tapping on my door When he woke again he could hear soft music. = gentle + softly soft·ly She crossed the softly lit room She bent forward and kissed him softly
soft: tolerant or lenient; "indulgent parents risk spoiling their children"; "procedures are lax and discipline is weak"; "too soft on the children"
soft: ju
spoke to him softly: turned calmly towards him, spoke to him delicately
tread softly but carry a big stick: behave peacefully but maintain the ability to pose a threat and use force when necessary (phrase coined by former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt)

Turkish - English

Definition of softly in Turkish English dictionary
soft: soft

softly

Hyphenation

soft·ly

Turkish pronunciation

sôfli

Synonyms

agilely, airily, breezily, carelessly, daintily, delicately, faintly, gently, gingerly, gradually, nimbly, quietly, smoothly, tenderly

Pronunciation

/ˈsôflē/ /ˈsɔːfliː/

Etymology

[ 'soft ] (adjective.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English sOfte, alteration of sEfte; akin to Old High German semfti soft.

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