soft-spoken

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2024

Working with Hollywood was fun, said Abarbanel, who is petite, soft spoken and publicity shy, “but I always wanted to get back to work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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

Clinch, who is as soft spoken as her character, didn’t have techniques or tricks to embody the observant, internal Cáit as she navigates her new surroundings and bonds with the Kinsellas.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

"Her silence is dowry eno'—exceedingly soft spoken; thrifty of her speech, that spends but six words a day."

From Ernest Maltravers — Volume 06 by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron