Thesaurus / soft spoken
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synonyms for soft spoken
- aloof
- cautious
- composed
- distant
- modest
- peaceful
- placid
- quiet
- restrained
- reticent
- serene
- soft-spoken
- taciturn
- close
- collected
- cool
- gentle
- prim
- retiring
- sedate
- shy
- withdrawn
- backward
- bashful
- ceremonious
- close-mouthed
- cold
- conventional
- demure
- diffident
- eremitic
- formal
- frigid
- icy
- mild
- misanthropic
- noncommittal
- offish
- reclusive
- secretive
- self-contained
- solitary
- standoffish
- unapproachable
- uncommunicative
- uncompanionable
- undemonstrative
- unresponsive
- gentle
- reserved
- close-mouthed
- hushed
- hushful
- low
- low-keyed
- low-pitched
- mild
- muffled
- peaceful
- silent
- soft
- still
- affable
- courteous
- courtly
- genial
- ingratiating
- polite
- soft-spoken
- sophisticated
- urbane
- worldly
- agreeable
- bland
- civilized
- cordial
- cultivated
- cultured
- diplomatic
- distingué
- fulsome
- glib
- gracious
- obliging
- oily
- pleasant
- pleasing
- polished
- politic
- refined
- smooth-tongued
- sociable
- soft
- unctuous
- well-bred
- aloof
- backward
- bashful
- cautious
- ceremonious
- close
- close-mouthed
- cold
- collected
- composed
- controlled
- conventional
- cool
- demure
- diffident
- distant
- eremitic
- formal
- frigid
- gentle
- icy
- inhibited
- mild
- misanthropic
- modest
- noncommittal
- offish
- peaceful
- placid
- prim
- quiet
- reclusive
- restrained
- reticent
- retiring
- secretive
- sedate
- self-contained
- self-restrained
- serene
- shy
- soft-spoken
- solitary
- standoffish
- taciturn
- unapproachable
- uncommunicative
- uncompanionable
- undemonstrative
- unresponsive
- withdrawn
- aloof
- backward
- bashful
- cautious
- ceremonious
- close
- close-mouthed
- cold
- collected
- composed
- controlled
- conventional
- cool
- demure
- diffident
- distant
- eremitic
- formal
- frigid
- gentle
- icy
- inhibited
- mild
- misanthropic
- modest
- noncommittal
- offish
- peaceful
- placid
- prim
- quiet
- reclusive
- restrained
- reticent
- retiring
- secretive
- sedate
- self-contained
- self-controlled
- serene
- shy
- soft-spoken
- solitary
- standoffish
- taciturn
- unapproachable
- uncommunicative
- uncompanionable
- undemonstrative
- unresponsive
- withdrawn
- affable
- attentive
- civil
- civilized
- considerate
- courtly
- gracious
- polite
- respectful
- soft-spoken
- thoughtful
- well-behaved
- well-mannered
- well-spoken
- ceremonious
- complaisant
- cultivated
- debonair
- elegant
- gallant
- genteel
- polished
- refined
- suave
- urbane
- well-bred
- courteous
- gentle
- modest
- ordinary
- polite
- quiet
- respectful
- self-effacing
- sheepish
- shy
- simple
- soft-spoken
- tentative
- timid
- unpretentious
- blushing
- content
- obliging
- reserved
- retiring
- sedate
- withdrawn
- apprehensive
- backward
- bashful
- biddable
- deferential
- demure
- diffident
- docile
- fearful
- hesitant
- lowly
- manageable
- mild
- obsequious
- reverential
- self-conscious
- servile
- standoffish
- submissive
- subservient
- supplicatory
- timorous
- tractable
- unambitious
- unobtrusive
- unostentatious
- agitated
- assured
- bold
- clamorous
- communicative
- disturbed
- excited
- friendly
- noisy
- troubled
- extroverted
- outgoing
- unreserved
- upset
- given
- offered
- sociable
- impolite
- rude
- uncivil
- uncivilized
- unfriendly
- unmannerly
- unrefined
- unsophisticated
- awkward
- clumsy
- unpolished
- discourteous
- disrespectful
- heedless
- impolite
- inattentive
- inconsiderate
- mean
- rude
- thoughtless
- uncivil
- unkind
- unmannerly
- unmindful
- unrefined
- bad-mannered
- bold
- brave
- complex
- complicated
- discourteous
- extraordinary
- extroverted
- impolite
- intricate
- loud
- rude
- troubled
- unashamed
- uncivil
- unmannerly
- unrefined
- friendly
- outgoing
- sociable
- upset
- assertive
- boasting
- conceited
- egotistical
- insolent
- luxurious
- pretentious
- proud
- rich
- showy
- superior
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How to use soft spoken in a sentence
Of course the expression of this value is modified and characterized by the nature of the thing spoken of.
EXPRESSIVE VOICE CULTUREJESSIE ELDRIDGE SOUTHWICKOn the morning after Ramona's disappearance, words had been spoken by each which neither would ever forget.
RAMONAHELEN HUNT JACKSONAnd once more, she found herself desiring to be like Janet--not only in appearance, but in soft manner and tone.
HILDA LESSWAYSARNOLD BENNETTAnd for fear of being ill spoken of weep bitterly for a day, and then comfort thyself in thy sadness.
THE BIBLE, DOUAY-RHEIMS VERSIONVARIOUSShe was not accustomed to an outward and spoken expression of affection, either in herself or in others.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPINA few small rocks of some soft stone may be added, and in between these the Ferns are planted.
HOW TO KNOW THE FERNSS. LEONARD BASTINHis face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPINMrs. Vivian had hardly spoken when the sharp little vibration of her door-bell was heard in the hall.
CONFIDENCEHENRY JAMESIt seemed rather strange to be spoken to by a cab-horse, but Davy answered that he was feeling quite well.
DAVY AND THE GOBLINCHARLES E. CARRYLThe delicious soft rains set in early, promising a good grain year.
RAMONAHELEN HUNT JACKSON