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soft-spoken

[ sawft-spoh-kuh n, 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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RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

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Origin of soft-spoken

First recorded in 1600–10
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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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Word Origin and History for soft-spoken

soft-spoken

adj.

c.1600, from soft (adj.) + spoken.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper