sweetly
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sweetly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a kind, gentle, or pleasant way.
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Etymology
From Old English swētlīċe, formed from "sweet" plus the adverbial ending "-ly."
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What does “sweetly” mean?
The word “sweetly” means in a kind, gentle, or pleasant way. In plain terms, describes doing something in a pleasant, gentle, or charming manner.
How do you pronounce “sweetly”?
“Sweetly” is pronounced SWEET-lee (/ˈswiːtli/ in IPA).
How do you use “sweetly” in a sentence?
Here is “sweetly” used in a sentence: “She smiled sweetly at the compliment.”
What part of speech is “sweetly”?
“Sweetly” is an adverb.
Where does the word “sweetly” come from?
The word “sweetly” comes from Old English. From Old English swētlīċe, formed from "sweet" plus the adverbial ending "-ly.".