soft-spoken
Example Sentences
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In 2018, Inc. magazine wrote that at age 80, he “possesses, beneath the kindly exterior of a soft-spoken Florida retiree, a spine of steel.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"I really admire MS Dhoni's mindset," says the soft-spoken Lamboria of the former Indian captain.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The British actor, 29, is soft-spoken, thoughtful and quick with a “thank you.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
But soft-spoken Talarico's message of returning to decency, fighting corruption and ending divisive culture wars has resonated across the second-most populous state and economic powerhouse.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
Not like Julie at all, really—shy and soft-spoken.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
