soft-spoken

adjective
UK: /ˌsɒftˈspəʊkən/
US: /ˌsɔːftˈspoʊkən/

  1. Having a quiet and gentle voice; speaking softly.

    1. She is a soft-spoken woman, but she's very strong.
    2. The soft-spoken professor had a way of captivating the entire class with his calm demeanor.

  2. Characterized by a mild or gentle manner of speaking; not loud or aggressive.

    1. He's soft-spoken and polite to everyone he meets.
    2. Despite the pressure, the diplomat remained soft-spoken and maintained a calm approach to the negotiations.

Synonyms

quiet gentle soft

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soft-spoken" in English means: Having a quiet and gentle voice; speaking softly., Characterized by a mild or gentle manner of speaking; not loud or aggressive..

The phonetic transcription of "soft-spoken" is /ˌsɒftˈspəʊkən/ in British English and /ˌsɔːftˈspoʊkən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soft-spoken": quiet, gentle, soft.

Example usage of "soft-spoken": "She is a soft-spoken woman, but she's very strong.". More examples on the page.