Synonyms of softly

Antonyms of softly

Collocations of softly

whisper softly
Frequency: 70 %

She whispered softly in his ear, her words barely audible.

speak softly
Frequency: 65 %

He spoke softly to the frightened child, trying to calm her down.

touch softly
Frequency: 60 %

He touched her cheek softly, a gentle gesture of affection.

sing softly
Frequency: 50 %

She sang softly to the baby, lulling him to sleep.

kiss softly
Frequency: 45 %

He kissed her softly on the lips, savoring the moment.

Idiomatic Expressions for softly

  • Phrase: softly, softly, catchee monkey
    Meaning: advocating a patient and cautious approach to achieving a goal, rather than rushing into things
    Usage: She reminded herself of the old saying, 'softly, softly, catchee monkey,' as she worked on her long-term project.