The man spoke softly.

Meaning: This means that the man produced words or sounds in a low or gentle tone.

Choice of Words: Spoke means to produce words or sounds with the mouth. Softly means in a quiet or gentle manner. The man spoke softly means the man produced words or sounds in a quiet or gentle manner.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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