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- [smooth spoh-kuh n]
- /smuð ˈspoʊ kən/
- /smuːð ˈspəʊkən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [smooth spoh-kuh n]
- /smuð ˈspoʊ kən/
Definitions of smooth-spoken word
- adjective smooth-spoken speaking or spoken easily and softly. 1
- adjective smooth-spoken speaking or spoken in a gently persuasive or competent manner 0
- adjective smooth-spoken speaking in a pleasing, persuasive, or polished manner 0
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Origin of smooth-spoken
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25
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Parts of speech for Smooth-spoken
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smooth-spoken popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for smooth-spoken
adj smooth-spoken
- cursive — of or relating to handwriting in which letters are formed and joined in a rapid flowing style
- dextrous — dexterous
- flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
- fluent — spoken or written with ease: fluent French.
- free-spoken — given to speaking freely or without reserve; frank; outspoken.
adjective smooth-spoken
- caviling — Present participle of cavil.
- deluding — Present participle of delude.
- dissembling — to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of: to dissemble one's incompetence in business.
- eloquent — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
- feigning — to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of: to feign sickness.
Antonyms for smooth-spoken
adjective smooth-spoken
- effortful — marked by effort or exertion; labored.
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