How to use "softly" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "softly" in popular movie and book plots

  • Before Jackie dies, she softly tells Claire to run as Sylar throws Jackie's dead body to the ground.  - Homecoming (Heroes)
  • Mrs Curd comes out of the butcher shop ostensibly to do the same but instead softly warns, "They've got the girl.  - The Witches (1966 film)
  • Lynette smiles and softly tells her to go back to her room and play, but Nora firmly orders her to stay where she is.  - Sweetheart, I Have to Confess
  • The alpha male holds the female close as they both shed tears, and then looks at Neville, who softly apologizes.  - I Am Legend (film)
  • Of course, Sybil steps in and sees this, leading her to believe Basil is softly groping her.  - The Psychiatrist (Fawlty Towers)
  • As she softly speaks the offer without moving her lips, they fail to comprehend her.  - The Chinese Restaurant
  • Leaning on his arm, she re-enters the cangia, and it slips away into the twilight as her attendants softly chant praises to their queen.  - Cleopatra's Night
  • As the two break into the fight, Malcolm ducks as Spath's fist accidentally and softly brushes against the cheek of Stevie's face.  - Pilot (Malcolm in the Middle)
  • Gulliver softly rejects her advances and asks her to free him.  - Gulliver's Travels (miniseries)
  • During this scene, you hear a voicing softly in Russian, a reference to Moscow.  - Stranger in Moscow
  • As they chat, Grant is seen talking softly to Neal's sister.  - Interstate 60 (film)
  • The song the owl sings softly outside Antonio’s window at night indicates Ultima’s presence and magical protection in Antonio’s life.  - Bless Me, Ultima
  • They find a naked Angela on the beach, humming softly and stroking Paul's head.  - Sleepaway Camp
  • Looking down, he sees something puzzling, turns to the camera and softly utters "Jerry.  - The Stepford Wives (2004 film)
  • He rejects her softly by using a fake photo of a woman and a young child claiming that they are his wife and son back in New York.  - Rachel, Rachel
  • The younger Ben and Buddy softly call to their "girls upstairs", and the Follies end.  - Follies

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