sweetly
adverb
Form of sweet , adverb of sweet.
Simple meaning
In an affectionate or loving manner.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈswitli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In a sweet or pleasant manner.
With a sweet taste or aroma.
Nicely; finely; excellently.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Old-fashioned
- Typical Use
- Literary or historical
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: In a sweet or pleasant manner.
Used this way, sweetly is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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