soft-spoken

adjective

soft-spo·​ken ˈsȯf(t)-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce soft-spoken (audio)
: having a mild or gentle voice
also : suave

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Through it all, Deneuve’s Bernadette presents a model of soft-spoken, womanly perseverance. Armond White, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025 Whether your presence is soft-spoken or bold, staying true to yourself is what truly defines your personal brand of confidence. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Becerra is universally considered a nice guy — soft-spoken, not a grandstander. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025 When The Teacher begins, the soft-spoken teacher, who lives alone, is wrestling with grief on multiple fronts. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soft-spoken

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soft-spoken was in 1616

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“Soft-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft-spoken. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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