Softlier
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 comparative form of softly: more softly comparative, dated, form-of, literary, rare
"Admonished that she should “keep the woman's virtue and be more silent,” she countered “that she was 'born in a mill, begot in a kill, she must have her will,' she could speak no softlier.”"
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More examples"Admonished that she should “keep the woman's virtue and be more silent,” she countered “that she was 'born in a mill, begot in a kill, she must have her will,' she could speak no softlier.”"
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