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sweetly

/ˈswiːtli/
sweet · ly
Adjective:sweet
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• adverb

1

In a gentle, kind, affectionate, or endearing manner.

Example

"The child smiled sweetly at her grandmother before handing her the handmade card."

2

In a manner that is pleasing to the senses, especially with a melodious sound, fragrant scent, or sugary taste.

Example

"The nightingale sang sweetly from the branches of the old oak tree."

3

Smoothly, effortlessly, or in a highly satisfactory way.

Example

"After the mechanic replaced the spark plugs, the engine purred sweetly down the highway."

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• Rhymes for sweetly

• Nearby Words

sweetie
sweetish
sweetlips
sweetly
sweetness
sweetpea
sweetshop

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English swētlīce, formed from the root swēte ('sweet') and the adverbial suffix -līce ('-ly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sweetly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sweetly
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