be soft-spoken
1soft-spoken — [sôft′spō′kən] adj. 1. speaking or spoken with a soft, low voice 2. smooth; ingratiating; suave …
2soft-spoken — adj having a pleasant quiet voice ▪ a soft spoken man …
3soft-spoken — adjective speaking or said in a quiet gentle voice: a soft spoken reply to an angry question …
4Soft-spoken — Soft spo ken, a. Speaking softly; having a mild or gentle voice; hence, mild; affable. [1913 Webster] …
5soft-spoken — [adj] quiet close mouthed, gentle, hushed, hushful, low, low keyed, low pitched, mild, muffled, peaceful, reserved, silent, soft, still; concepts 592,594 …
6soft-spoken — ADJ GRADED Someone who is soft spoken has a quiet, gentle voice. He was a gentle, soft spoken intelligent man …
7soft-spoken — adjective having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh (Freq. 1) she was always soft spoken • Similar to: ↑soft …
8soft-spoken — adjective having a pleasant, sweet, gentle, mild speaking manner He was soft spoken and gentle …
9soft-spoken — adj. Soft spoken is used with these nouns: ↑man …
10soft-spoken — UK / US adjective speaking or said in a quiet gentle voice a soft spoken reply to an angry question …
