Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
talk-quietly
verb phrase
/tɔːk ˈkwaɪətli/
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Definition
To speak softly or in a hushed voice, often to avoid disturbing others or to maintain a sense of privacy.
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Examples
- She had to talk quietly in the library to keep the noise down.
- They wanted to talk quietly so that they wouldn’t wake the baby.
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Meaning
Talking in a low volume; communicating without raising one’s voice.
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Synonyms
- whisper
- murmur
- speak softly
- hushed tones