softspoken
Not at all loud
Softspoken describes someone who speaks quietly and gently, without raising their voice.
The term suggests a calm, mild manner rather than shyness: a softspoken woman with firm convictions.
Often hyphenated as soft-spoken.
Reduced to silence
- murmuredSpoke barely audibly
- whisperedSpoke without full voice
- low-voicedSpeaking softly, deeply
- subduedReduced in intensity
muted · faint · dulcet · sotto voce · measured · low-pitched · breathy
Soft and kind
- mildModerate in intensity
- meekHumbly unassertive
- unassumingNot making claims
- humbleUnassuming about oneself
modest · demure · understated · unobtrusive · self-effacing · diffident · timid · shy
Free from agitation
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- composedCalm and self-possessed
even-tempered · patient · easygoing · mellow · peaceable · nonconfrontational · diplomatic · tactful
Type or caring
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
- tenderheartedReadily feeling sympathy
- warmheartedAffectionate and sympathetic
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
caring · nurturing · empathetic · sympathetic · understanding · sensitive · affectionate · loving
hushed
Reduced to silence
- murmuredSpoke barely audibly
- whisperedSpoke without full voice
- low-voicedSpeaking softly, deeply
subdued · muted · faint · dulcet · sotto voce · measured · low-pitched · breathy
gentle
Soft and kind
- mildModerate in intensity
- meekHumbly unassertive
- unassumingNot making claims
humble · modest · demure · understated · unobtrusive · self-effacing · diffident · timid · shy · bashful
calm
Free from agitation
composed · even-tempered · patient · easygoing · mellow · peaceable · nonconfrontational · diplomatic · tactful · considerate
kind
Type or caring
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
- tenderheartedReadily feeling sympathy
- warmheartedAffectionate and sympathetic
compassionate · caring · nurturing · empathetic · sympathetic · understanding · sensitive · affectionate · loving · gentle-hearted
softspokenloud
High in volume
booming · thunderous · stentorian · bellowing · boisterous
softspokenoutspoken
Freely expressing opinions
blunt · forceful · brash · bold · forthright
softspokenbombastic
Excessively inflated language
blustering · hot-headed · fiery · volatile · explosive
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