softly
мягко
in soft way
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softly with Russian translation
softly usage examples
The curtains close softly, so they do not slam in the night breeze.
Шторы закрываются мягко, так что они не хлопают при ночном ветерке.
He closed the cabinet door softly to stop the plates from clinking.
Он мягко закрыл дверцу шкафа, чтобы тарелки не звякнули.
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softly belongs to the topic "Interior and decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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The living room was softly lit for a relaxed atmosphere.
Gently sand the wooden table before varnishing.
часто означает «слегка», «чуть-чуть»; может совпадать с «мягко» по интенсивности, но не всегда — иногда о весе или количестве
She lightly brushed a coat of white paint across the wood for a washed effect.
означает небольшую степень, умеренность — «в некоторой степени», «слегка», но не обязательно «мягко» в тактильном смысле
The paint is mildly tinted to avoid a stark contrast with the ceiling.
в основном про звук — «тихо», реже про действия как «незаметно»; не всегда значит «мягко»
The heater hummed quietly in the corner of the room.
подчёркивает тонкость, изящество и осторожность — «тонко», «деликатно»; близко к «мягко» при аккуратных действиях
The wallpaper pattern was delicately printed to give a subtle texture.
несёт эмоциональную окраску «нежно», «ласково» — чаще о чувствах и манере обращения, не просто о текстуре
She arranged the cushions tenderly, smoothing each one with care.
подчёркивает спокойствие и отсутствие суеты — «спокойно», не обязательно «мягко» по прикосновению или звуку
He calmly rearranged the room until it felt balanced and restful.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does softly mean?
in soft way
How do you pronounce softly?
softly is pronounced as /ˈsɒftli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is softly used in a sentence?
The curtains close softly, so they do not slam in the night breeze. Translation: Шторы закрываются мягко, так что они не хлопают при ночном ветерке.
Is softly part of Interior and decor vocabulary?
Yes, softly (мягко) can be learned in the Interior and decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is softly part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, softly (мягко) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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