soft-spoken

[ sawft-spoh-kuhn, soft- ]

adjective

1. (of persons) speaking with a soft or gentle voice; mild.
2. (of words) softly or mildly spoken; persuasive.

soft-spoken

adjective

1. speaking or said with a soft gentle voice
2. able to persuade or impress by glibness of tongue

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft-spoken¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Related Words

• gentle
• reserved