soft-spoken
Americanadjective
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(of persons) speaking with a soft or gentle voice; mild.
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(of words) softly or mildly spoken; persuasive.
adjective
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speaking or said with a soft gentle voice
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able to persuade or impress by glibness of tongue
Etymology
Origin of soft-spoken
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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“Kayce found his little peace of heaven, getting everything he ever wanted and fought for,” said Luke Grimes, who plays the soft-spoken Dutton in “Yellowstone.”
From Los Angeles Times
Having studied philosophy at Sogang University in Seoul, the soft-spoken filmmaker is also known as a great lover of literature, especially Emile Zola and Philip Roth.
From Barron's
“People are sick, hurt, or fed up with politics,” the soft-spoken 77-year-old told me with a laugh before the speech began.
From Los Angeles Times
But the intimidating resume didn’t match the soft-spoken athlete who asked to join Bowe on daily walks in the Beijing Olympic village in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times
"It is not every man who sees you that will express his love," said the soft-spoken college graduate, adding online is "the best way to find true love".
From Barron's
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