What does it mean when you are soft-spoken?

Question

someone used that to describe me today.

Answer 1

I think they paid you a compliment. It means that you speak with a gentle voice.

Answer 2

It means you are a quiet person, or they could be referring to your shyness.  You don't speak loudly, or you are not one to voice your opinions loudly.  It really just depends on the context in which they were using it, but that is basically it.

Answer 3

It means you speak in soft tones.  Too many people are the opposite, and that can be annoying.

Answer 4

It means you're someone who doesn't use a lot of words, or perhaps quiet and shy.  It's basically the opposite of a loud-mouth.

Answer 5

when you talk sweet, gentle, and mild speaking manner.

Answer 6

It means you are quiet, demure, mild in nature and speak in low tones.