hushed tone
Example Sentences
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"It's canon," your child will say in the hushed tone of a small expert who knows exactly the name and pronunciation of every minor character in the "Star Wars" universe.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022
“No. Not like me you’re not,” she replies in a hushed tone.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2021
It's almost midnight in Kabul and Afsoon speaks in a hushed tone down the phone to us.
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2021
Despite speaking in a hushed tone, he came alive on the witness stand with enough stamina to testify for hours day after day without appearing to fade.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2021
Penelope spoke in a similarly hushed tone, since it would have felt awkward to answer in any other manner.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
