The girl spoke softly to her friend.

Meaning: This sentence describes the girl's manner of speaking, which was characterized by a low volume and gentleness.

Choice of Words: Spoke means to produce words or sounds from the mouth. Softly means in a quiet or gentle manner. When you put them together, "Spoke softly" means the girl produced words or sounds from her mouth in a quiet or gentle manner.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The girl spoke softly, her words carried by the wind.
• The girl whispered softly to her friend.
• The girl spoke softly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
• The girl spoke softly and politely.
• The girl spoke softly to the sleeping dog.
• The friendly girl shared her toys with her new friend.
• The kind girl shared her delicious lunch with her friend.
• The little girl shared her toys with her new friend.
• The little girl forgave her friend for taking her toy.
• She spoke softly to the sleeping baby in her arms.