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free-spoken

[ free-spoh-kuh n ]
/ ˈfriˈspoʊ kən /
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adjective

given to speaking freely or without reserve; frank; outspoken.

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Words related to free-spoken

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Origin of free-spoken

First recorded in 1615–25

OTHER WORDS FROM free-spoken

free-spo·ken·ly, adverbfree-spo·ken·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for free-spoken

free-spoken

adjective

speaking frankly or without restraint

Derived forms of free-spoken

free-spokenly, adverbfree-spokenness, noun
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