talk softly
Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words
to speak in a quiet, low voice
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Examples (10)
- The librarian asked them to talk softly in the quiet section.
- She always talks softly to her baby.
- He had to talk softly so as not to wake anyone.
- They were talking softly in the corner, sharing secrets.
- Please talk softly during the meeting.
- Even when angry, he rarely raised his voice, preferring to talk softly.
- The doctor advised the patient to talk softly to conserve energy.
- She leaned in and began to talk softly, revealing a surprising truth.
- Why do you always talk softly? I can barely hear you.
- They will talk softly later to discuss the sensitive matter.