The man spoke quietly.

Meaning: This means that the man was speaking softly.

Choice of Words: Spoke is a verb that means to make sounds with the mouth in order to communicate. Quietly is an adverb that means with little or no noise.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The man spoke calmly to the nervous child.
• She spoke with the man for an hour.
• The man spoke softly to the sleeping baby.
• The man spoke softly.
• The man spoke with confidence and authority.
• The man spoke softly to the child.
• The man spoke loudly to be heard over the noise.
• The man spoke the truth clearly.
• The man spoke loudly.
• The old man sat quietly on the park bench.