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- [fair spoh-kuh n]
- /fɛər ˈspoʊ kən/
- /feə(r) ˈspəʊkən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fair spoh-kuh n]
- /fɛər ˈspoʊ kən/
Definitions of fair-spoken word
- adjective fair-spoken speaking or spoken in a courteous, civil, or plausible manner; smooth-spoken. 1
- adjective fair-spoken civil, courteous, or elegant in speech 0
- adjective fair-spoken speaking or spoken courteously 0
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Origin of fair-spoken
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75
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Parts of speech for Fair-spoken
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fair-spoken popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for fair-spoken
adj fair-spoken
- appreciative — An appreciative reaction or comment shows the enjoyment that you are getting from something.
- congratulatory — A congratulatory message expresses congratulations.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- courtly — You use courtly to describe someone whose behaviour is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way.
Antonyms for fair-spoken
adj fair-spoken
- unmannerly — not mannerly; impolite; discourteous; coarse.
- disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- unflattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- blaming — to hold responsible; find fault with; censure: I don't blame you for leaving him.
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