Softspoken

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Possessing a demeanor marked by a calm and gentle speech style
2. Speaking in a calm and low voice that is gentle to hear
3. Expressing oneself with a mild tone and quiet manner

Etymology: "Softspoken" is simply a spelling variant of "soft-spoken," the hyphenated form in which the word is more commonly written. It is a compound of "soft" and "spoken," the past participle of "speak," and it describes someone whose voice is quiet and gentle in manner. The hyphen is the only difference: the two spellings are interchangeable, though the hyphenated version is the one most dictionaries list first.

Synonyms: gentle, mild, quiet

Antonyms: loud, boisterous, harsh