mouthed
Americanadjective
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having a mouth of a specified kind (often used in combination).
a small-mouthed man.
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having a way of speaking of a specified kind (often used in combination).
a mealy-mouthed speaker; a loud-mouthed brat.
Other Word Forms
- unmouthed adjective
Etymology
Origin of mouthed
Example Sentences
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When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
In a second phase of the study, the researchers simulated how the body might process lead if children mouthed or chewed on clothing.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
"A striking aspect of all of Kundanlal's elaborate scheming on behalf of these families was how close mouthed he remained, keeping up appearances of technology transfer to India until the very end," Gupta writes.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
In consecutive weeks, Myers mouthed "elbows up" at the camera.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2025
I didn’t guess what she was doing till she made like she was adjusting a veil and mouthed I do and all, and then went psssssssssssst.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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