hushedspeech
nounUK /hʌʃt spiːtʃ/
US /hʌʃt spiːtʃ/
Quiet talking that is almost a whisper.
The teacher used hushedspeech so she would not wake the sleeping baby.
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2. A soft, low way of speaking used to keep things private.
They leaned close and shared hushedspeech about the surprise party.
3. Speech that is muffled or made quiet by surroundings.
From behind the curtain, we could hear only hushedspeech.
4. A calm, gentle tone used to soothe someone.
The nurse spoke in hushedspeech to the frightened child.