tone of voice

Other forms: tones of voice

Definitions of tone of voice
  1. noun
    the quality of a person's voice
    synonyms: tone
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    types:
    note
    a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling
    rotundity, roundness
    the fullness of a tone of voice
    undertone
    a quiet or hushed tone of voice
    type of:
    delivery, manner of speaking, speech
    your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
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