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.