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- [wel spoh-kuh n]
- /wɛl ˈspoʊ kən/
- /wel ˈspəʊkən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wel spoh-kuh n]
- /wɛl ˈspoʊ kən/
Definitions of well-spoken word
- adjective well-spoken speaking well, fittingly, or pleasingly: The new chairwoman was very well-spoken. 1
- adjective well-spoken polite in speech: a well-spoken gentleman. 1
- adjective well-spoken spoken in an apt, fitting, or pleasing manner: a few well-spoken words on civic pride. 1
- adjective well-spoken speaking clearly and articulately 1
- adjective well-spoken A well-spoken person speaks in a polite correct way and with an accent which is considered socially acceptable. 0
- adjective well-spoken having a clear, articulate, and socially acceptable accent and way of speaking 0
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Origin of well-spoken
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Well-spoken
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
well-spoken popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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 well-spoken
adj well-spoken
- courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
adjective well-spoken
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- facund — (archaic) eloquent, articulate.
- lucid — easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
Antonyms for well-spoken
adjective well-spoken
- misrepresented — Simple past tense and past participle of misrepresent.
See also
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