in soft tones

Example Sentences

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The store is decorated in soft tones, with seating so cozy and touchable that it would invite a baby to reach up and stand for the first time.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2018

White speaks on the phone in soft tones, patiently, calmly, in both English and French.

From Time Magazine Archive

A lot of the women ask me in soft tones about the great disappointment that drove me to old Baldpate, and I give 'em various answers, according to how I feel.

From Seven Keys to Baldpate by Biggers, Earl Derr

If it is small and in soft tones, delicate harmonising shades will not obtrude themselves as black can and so reduce the effect of space.

From Woman as Decoration by Burbank, Emily

Deenah considered well, in soft tones saying presently that he could not accomplish this thing alone, but must advise with his fellow-servants who were trustworthy.

From Son of Power by Comfort, Will Levington