soft´-spo´ken|ness

soft´-spo´ken|ness
soft-spo|ken «SFT SPOH kuhn, SOFT-», adjective.
1. speaking with a soft voice.
2. Figurative. persuasive: »

a bland, soft-spoken scoundrel.

3. spoken softly: »

a soft-spoken reproof.

soft´-spo´ken|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • soft-spo|ken — «SFT SPOH kuhn, SOFT », adjective. 1. speaking with a soft voice. 2. Figurative. persuasive: »a bland, soft spoken scoundrel. 3. spoken softly: »a soft spoken reproof. –soft´ spo´ken|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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