careful words

language: en

definitions

  1. Speech that is chosen with extreme caution to avoid causing offense, misunderstanding, or social trouble.
    en: Speech that is chosen with extreme caution to avoid causing offense, misunderstanding, or social trouble.
  2. Words that are selected with great precision, accuracy, and attention to detail.
    en: Words that are selected with great precision, accuracy, and attention to detail.

examples

  1. In a household where careful words and quiet obedience were expected, her honesty was seen as a weakness.

    In a household where careful words and quiet obedience were expected, her honesty was seen as a weakness.

  2. The poet used careful words to convey the deepest emotions of the human soul.

    The poet used careful words to convey the deepest emotions of the human soul.