soft step
Nearly silent stride
A soft step is a quiet, gentle footfall—walking in a way that minimizes sound or impact.
Someone with a soft step moves lightly, perhaps to avoid waking others or sneaking up unnoticed: She approached with a soft step so as not to startle him.
The phrase can describe both the manner of walking and the sound it produces.
- tiptoeWalk on foot-fronts
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- gentleSoft and kind
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- cat burglarThief who climbs buildings
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