free-spoken
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- free-spokenly adverb
- free-spokenness noun
Etymology
Origin of free-spoken
First recorded in 1615–25
Example Sentences
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In his sermons he had been singularly free-spoken.
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All the old work of prosecuting newspapers and snubbing, or if possible punishing, free-spoken politicians, came into play again.
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It is noble, manly, generous, brave, free-spoken, natural, superb.
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Conversations between her commander and his very free-spoken subordinates, however, revealed the fact that what might be called her commission as a ship of war was exceedingly roving.
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It saves him from what might be the nuisance of having to reply, and on my part it has the advantage of being more free-spoken and direct.
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