ALL meanings of on speaking terms
on speak·ing term
O o - noun on speaking terms the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks. 1
- noun on speaking terms speakings, literary works composed for recitation, as ancient bardic poetry; oral literature. 1
- adjective on speaking terms that speaks. 1
- adjective on speaking terms used in, suited to, or involving speaking or talking: the speaking voice. 1
- adjective on speaking terms of or relating to declamation. 1
- adjective on speaking terms giving information as if by speech: a speaking proof of a thing. 1
- adjective on speaking terms highly expressive: speaking eyes. 1
- adjective on speaking terms lifelike: a speaking likeness. 1
- idioms on speaking terms not on speaking terms, not or no longer in a relationship of open, willing, or ready communication, as because of resentment or estrangement: They had a squabble during the holidays, and now they're not on speaking terms. 1
- idioms on speaking terms on speaking terms, in a relationship close enough for or limited to friendly superficialities: I don't know the hosts well, but we are certainly on speaking terms. in a relationship of open, willing, or ready communication: Now that the debt has been settled, I hope you and your partner are on speaking terms again. 1
- phrase on speaking terms If you are on speaking terms with someone, you are quite friendly with them and often talk to them. 0
- noun on speaking terms on good terms; friendly 0
- noun on speaking terms friendly enough to exchange greetings or carry on conversation 0