soft-spoken

Example Sentences

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Likewise, soft-spoken pianist John Chen, 32, says martial arts have helped him calm nerves before big concerts, including at the prestigious Kennedy Center.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The soft-spoken Brunson was a Jersey kid born into it: His journeyman father, Rick, briefly played for the team.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

As Sir David Attenborough marks his centenary, one achievement is often overlooked: how the world's famously soft-spoken naturalist helped create an industry employing thousands and earning millions, centred on Bristol.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

If anything, I considered myself to be a soft-spoken person.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Govan was serious, thoughtful, and soft-spoken, equally at home in the world of scholarship and the world of political activism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela