soft-spoken

[ sawft-spoh-kuhn, soft- ]
/ ˈsɔftˈspoʊ kən, ˈsɒft- /
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adjective

(of persons) speaking with a soft or gentle voice; mild.
(of words) softly or mildly spoken; persuasive.

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Origin of soft-spoken

First recorded in 1600–10

Words nearby soft-spoken

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Words related to soft-spoken

gentle, reserved, low, mild, muffled, peaceful, silent, soft, still, hushed, low-pitched, hushful, low-keyed

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British Dictionary definitions for soft-spoken

soft-spoken

adjective

speaking or said with a soft gentle voice
able to persuade or impress by glibness of tongue
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