Meaning & use
sotto voce
In a very quiet voice, so as not to be overheard by others nearby.
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He muttered his complaint sotto voce so the teacher wouldn't hear him.
The lawyers exchanged a few words sotto voce before approaching the judge.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from Italian, literally 'under the voice'; also used as a stage or music direction.
Words with a similar meaning
quietlyunder one's breath
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