单词 | softly-spoken |
释义 | > as lemmassoftly-spoken softly-spoken adj. having, or speaking with, a gentle and quiet voice; courteous in speech; cf. soft-spoken adj. 1. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > courtesy > [adjective] > in speech fair-spokec1450 fair-spokena1464 well bespoken?1473 soft-spoken1616 softly-spoken1851 the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > voice or vocal sound > quality of voice > [adjective] > pleasant > soft or gentle voice > having softc1230 soft-spoken1616 soft-tongued1660 softly-spoken1851 1851 Reynold's Weekly Newspaper 9 Feb. 2/3 ‘If you please, ma'am,’ said the softly-spoken, softly-shod domestic, ‘there are some people without who say they must speak to you.’ 1957 Times of India 17 Mar. 7/1 Luisa fell head over heels in love with a softly-spoken young Frenchman. 2014 Daily Tel. 17 Mar. 16 The 56-year-old Belgian replaces another softly-spoken and urbane manager. < as lemmas |
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