undervoice
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a word derived from
voice.
voicenounthe sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures, especially of human beings in speaking, shouting, singing, etc.
Example Sentences
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America!" said he, in an undervoice, "I am deceived in you.
You cannot think I mean to hurry you," said he, in an undervoice, perceiving the amazing trepidation with which she made up the note, "you cannot think I have any such object.
From Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
As she sewed she sung in a low undervoice, not looking up.
From The Emigrant Trail by Geraldine Bonner
Oswald said in an undervoice to H. O.— 'Just take charge.
From The Wouldbegoods by E. (Edith) Nesbit
"I saw the Signora just now, at the window," Artois said, in an undervoice.
From A Spirit in Prison by Robert Smythe Hichens