What is another word for sweetly?

Pronunciation: [swˈiːtli] (IPA)

Sweetly is an adverb that describes the manner in which actions are performed in a pleasant, kind or agreeable way. Synonyms for sweetly include charmingly, endearingly, kindly, lovingly, tenderly, affectionately, graciously, softly and gently. Each of these words conveys the message of sweetness and sincerity while describing subtle nuances of tone and style of delivery. For example, charmingly relates to captivating or alluring while gracefully evokes elegant movement. Softly and gently, on the other hand, have more to do with sound and touch, so they tend to describe actions that are delivered in a soothing or comforting way.

What are the hypernyms for Sweetly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for sweetly?

Sweetly is an

Usage examples for Sweetly

"'Deed yer mistaken, Felix," she answered sweetly.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
She pleaded sweetly, placing one hand under his great one, and the other over the jewels, holding them pressed to his palm.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
"Thank you," she answered, sweetly.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey

Famous quotes with Sweetly

  • Fear not; and the God of mercies grant a full gale and a fair entry into His kingdom, which may carry sweetly and swiftly over the bar, that you find not the rub of death.
    Donald Cargill
  • One sweetly solemn thought, comes to me o'er and o'er; I am nearer home today, than I ever have been before.
    Phoebe Cary
  • In numbers warmly pure and sweetly strong.
    William Collins
  • Pity speaks to grief More sweetly than a band of instruments.
    Barry Cornwall
  • But sweetly and discreetly love passes from person to person, from heart to heart, or it is nothing worth.
    Marie de France

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