a soft knock

Frequency: 7.616.8 per million words

a knock that is not loud or harsh

knockADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

soft

Examples (10)

  • I heard a soft knock on the door and opened it.
  • There was a soft knock, barely audible, coming from the window.
  • She gave a soft knock before entering the sleeping child's room.
  • Instead of ringing the bell, he opted for a soft knock so as not to disturb anyone.
  • The detective announced his presence with a soft knock on the office door.
  • We waited for a soft knock as a signal that it was safe to enter.
  • He offered a soft knock to indicate his arrival without causing alarm.
  • Through the wall, I could hear a soft knock, faint and rhythmic.
  • With a soft knock, she tried to get her friend's attention discreetly.
  • The unexpected soft knock made her jump, even though it was gentle.