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soft-spoken

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


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In juxtaposition, his girlfriend Alyssa is soft spoken, nerdy-looking and loves 18th century graveyards.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2024

Whip-smart and soft spoken, Lowe was determined to use all the RBA's powers to support the economy when the pandemic struck and Australia closed its borders, along with much of its economy.

From Reuters • Jul. 14, 2023

The two women appear polar opposites - Marshall soft spoken and quietly confident, Shields outspoken and assertive.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2022

Low, who suffers from frequent anxiety, is so soft spoken at times he can be difficult to hear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2022

"Gammon!" he repeated loudly, as the captain signaled him to be more soft spoken.

From South Sea Tales by London, Jack




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