soft-spoken

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The Rev. Israel Vázquez, 58, soft-spoken with close-cropped hair, had held Briany before, when he formally presented the baby to God in a ceremony at his Pentecostal church in Lakeland.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Kikuo remains soft-spoken, while Shunsuke is more of a partier and big talker, dominating their interviews with local journalists.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

"It is not every man who sees you that will express his love," said the soft-spoken college graduate, adding online is "the best way to find true love".

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

He was a shrewd, soft-spoken man who was well-disposed to our mission, but his perception of the situation surprised and dismayed me.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela