Sweetly Meaning in English
word
ˈswitɫi
SWEET-lee
swˈiːtli
sweet-LEE
Definition
In a way that is pleasant, gentle, or full of kindness, often describing actions, music, or someone's manner of speaking.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly modifies verbs related to speech ("smile sweetly," "sing sweetly"). Usually positive and gentle in tone. Sometimes used ironically. Do not confuse with 'sweet' (adjective).
Spanish: dulcementePortuguese (BR): docementePortuguese (PT): docementeChinese (Simplified): 甜美地 - 温柔地Chinese (Traditional): 甜美地 - 溫柔地Hindi: मधुरता से - प्यारे ढंग सेArabic: بِحُب - بِلُطفBengali: মধুরভাবে - স্নেহভরেRussian: ласково - милоJapanese: 優しく - 愛らしくVietnamese: ngọt ngào - dịu dàngKorean: 상냥하게 - 다정하게Turkish: tatlı bir şekilde - sevecen bir şekildeUrdu: نرمی سے - محبت سےIndonesian: dengan manis - dengan lembut
Example Sentences
The baby smiled sweetly at her mother.
basic
She sang the song sweetly.
basic
He asked sweetly if he could have some ice cream.
basic
She looked at me sweetly and said everything would be fine.
natural
The dog wagged its tail sweetly when I came home.
natural
He apologized sweetly, hoping not to get into trouble.
natural