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soft-spoken Definition

soft·-spoken (-spō′kən)

adjective

  1. speaking or spoken with a soft, low voice
  2. smooth; ingratiating; suave

soft-spoken Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • man: Style: A brash man in a Hawaiian shirt will be treated differently to a soft-spoken man in a tailored business suit.
  • way: This means that Arnold has to roll up his sleeve and in his own dogged, soft-spoken way, save the day.
  • gentleman: The man who kept it all running was a soft-spoken, white-haired gentleman, John McKenzie, the chief engineer.
  • blue: Alabama soft-spoken blues again, Alabama soft-spoken blues again.