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Hardnosed vs Softly - What's the difference?

hardnosed | softly |

As an adjective hardnosed

is describing a person who is tough and relentlessly practical and thus not given to sentiment.

As an adverb softly is

in a soft manner; gently.

hardnosed

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Describing a person who is tough and relentlessly practical and thus not given to sentiment.

    • softly

    English

    Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • In a soft manner; gently.
  • Not loudly; nearly inaudible.

    • Related terms

    * softly softly