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Definition of sotto voce adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sotto voce

adverb
 
/ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃi/
 
/ˌsɑːtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃi/
(from Italian, formal)
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  1. in a quiet voice so that not everyone can hear
    • ‘You’ll be sorry,’ he muttered sotto voce.
    Word Originfrom Italian sotto ‘under’ + voce ‘voice’.
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