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in a careful and gentle manner
- I softly spoke words of comfort to calm her fears.
- He apologized softly for the misunderstanding, not wanting to cause any distress.
- The teacher explained the concept softly, ensuring all students could hear without being overwhelmed.
- The snow fell softly, creating a peaceful and serene winter scene.
- He softly encouraged his friend to keep trying despite the setbacks.
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in a quiet and gentle voice or sound
- She whispered softly, not wanting to disturb anyone.
- The rain tapped softly against the window, creating a calm ambiance.
- He placed the book down softly on the table to avoid making noise.
- The music played softly in the background, setting a relaxed mood.
- The teacher called his name softly to wake him.
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in a muted or gentle way, especially of light or color
- The lamp lit the room softly in the evening.
- Her dress shimmered softly under the moonlight.
- The sun set softly beyond the hills.
- Candles softly illuminated the old chapel.
- The painting was softly colored in warm earth tones.
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