hushed tone
Example Sentences
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Chung speaks in a low, hushed tone, but to accommodate Klugo, he becomes a bit louder — though not too loud to give away their attack plans to their opponents.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Stacie Quigley-Cormier, whose stepdaughter Gabrielle was the youngest member of the cluster, said Marrero always spoke in a hushed tone.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
"It's canon," your child will say in the hushed tone of a small expert who knows exactly the name and pronunciation of every minor character in the "Star Wars" universe.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022
Despite speaking in a hushed tone, he came alive on the witness stand with enough stamina to testify for hours day after day without appearing to fade.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2021
“She remembers,” he says in a hushed tone.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
