tone of voice
noun phrase
: the way a person is speaking to someone
I don't like your tone of voice.
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Despite being married to a therapist, Josh is rather myopic about his own emotional well-being and Foster telegraphs that disconnect with a softened tone of voice and a skittish kind of physicality.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 May 2025
The subtle cues of body language, tone of voice, and unspoken understanding that enrich human interaction are often lost in communication with an AI.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Use Video to Build Personal Connections Video calls capture non-verbal cues, tone of voice and facial expressions that are crucial for building rapport.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Instead of tuning into your experience with someone, you’re likely caught up in your head, overanalyzing every message, delayed reply or tone of voice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 May 2025
The subtle cues of body language, tone of voice, and unspoken understanding that enrich human interaction are often lost in communication with an AI.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Use Video to Build Personal Connections Video calls capture non-verbal cues, tone of voice and facial expressions that are crucial for building rapport.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Instead of tuning into your experience with someone, you’re likely caught up in your head, overanalyzing every message, delayed reply or tone of voice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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