soft-spoken
Example Sentences
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Cerebral and soft-spoken, Sher was the antithesis of politicians nowadays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
They’re basically soft-spoken toxic boys who have convinced themselves that being gentle in delivery automatically makes them healthy communicators.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
A soft-spoken young man, Jesse Owens was the son of black Alabama sharecroppers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
"I really admire MS Dhoni's mindset," says the soft-spoken Lamboria of the former Indian captain.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Mary Jackson was a soft-spoken individual, but she was also forthright and unambiguous.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
