softly
Example Sentences
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Taylor is softly spoken and laser-focused, but this week has unlocked a relaxed side of her rarely seen by the public.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Sam Altman acknowledged on a podcast this week that “we’ve all been too ambitious on the timelines,” but he was able to talk softly about how that was a good thing.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
In cavernous, tomblike galleries, exquisite statuettes are softly spot-lit on stone shelves without labels, while images of deities painted by Rivera flitted across the ceiling above.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Thus, he enjoyed great success with films like 1934’s “Modern Times,” which softly transitioned into the new era by preserving much of silent filmmaking’s expressiveness while incorporating synchronized audio.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Sadako chan,” her mother said softly, “we aren’t leaving until seven-thirty. You can sit quietly until it is time to go.”
From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr
