sweetly
|sweet-ly|
B2
/ˈswiːtli/
(sweet)
pleasant taste or sensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sweetly' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'swēte,' where 'swēte' meant 'pleasing to the senses.'
Historical Evolution
'swēte' transformed into the Middle English word 'swetely,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sweetly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pleasing to the senses,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a pleasant, kind, or gentle manner.
She smiled sweetly at the child.
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Adverb 2
in a way that is pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste or smell.
The flowers smelled sweetly in the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 06:09