- sweetly
- UK [ˈswiːtlɪ] / US [ˈswɪtlɪ]
adverb
1) in a pleasant, kind, and gentle way
Kate nodded and smiled sweetly.
2) in a way that is pleasant to hear or smellsweetly perfumed flowers
The birds were singing sweetly in the trees.
3) skilfully and accuratelyHe struck it sweetly with his right foot across the goal and into the net.
4) correctly, or effectivelyThe engine ran smoothly and sweetly.
English dictionary. 2014.
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Sweetly — Sweet ly, adv. [AS. sw[=e]tlice.] In a sweet manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sweetly — sweet|ly [ switli ] adverb 1. ) in a pleasant, kind, and gentle way: Kate nodded and smiled sweetly. 2. ) in a way that is pleasant to hear or smell: sweetly perfumed flowers The birds were singing sweetly in the trees. 3. ) skillfully and… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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sweetly — sweet ► ADJECTIVE 1) having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salt, sour, or bitter. 2) fragrant. 3) (of air, water, etc.) fresh and pure. 4) working, moving, or done smoothly or easily. 5) pleasing; delightful. 6) pleasant … English terms dictionary
sweetly — adverb see sweet I … New Collegiate Dictionary
sweetly — See sweet. * * * … Universalium
sweetly — adverb In a sweet or pleasant manner … Wiktionary
sweetly — (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [In a sweet manner] Syn. agreeably, pleasantly, comfortably, gently, gratefully, softly, smoothly, kindly, with winsome ways, in a winning manner, charmingly, ingenuously, with naïveté. 2. [With a sweet sound] Syn. like… … English dictionary for students
