softly
Example Sentences
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Pope Leo's interactions with journalists are gentle and softly spoken, and his words always appear thought out and deliberate.
From BBC
“My ex is your friend,” I said softly.
From Los Angeles Times
We watched silently and then he said, softly, “It’s a privilege to be here in the age of Ohtani.”
The record played softly in the space and a few people sat on the couches, with their eyes closed.
From Los Angeles Times
Echoes of her personal catastrophes and softly spoken, reserved tenderness jump from the page.
From Salon
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