Phrases with «measured tones»

"Measured tones" refers to speaking or communicating in a calm, controlled, and carefully chosen manner, usually to avoid causing offense or to maintain a neutral and balanced stance. Full definition

Sentences with «measured tones»

  • There was a willingness to talk frankly but in measured tones about disagreements. (educationnext.org)
  • The leadership was doing so in careful and measured tones yesterday, in my opinion. (nextleft.org)
  • Clearly worked up, or perhaps in a bid to just make himself heard, he used measures tones to shout and scream his question. (politics.co.uk)
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