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well–spoken
adjective well–spo·ken \ˈwel-ˈspō-kən\
: speaking well, politely, or appropriately
: spoken in an appropriate and proper way
Full Definition of WELL-SPOKEN
1
: speaking well, fitly, or courteously <a well–spoken young woman>
2
: spoken with propriety <well–spoken words>
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First Known Use of WELL-SPOKEN
15th century
Related to WELL-SPOKEN
- Synonyms
- eloquent, fluent, silver-tongued, well-spoken
- Antonyms
- inarticulate, ineloquent, unvocal
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