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mouthed

American  
[mouthd, moutht] / maʊðd, maʊθt /

adjective

  1. having a mouth of a specified kind (often used in combination).

    a small-mouthed man.

  2. 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

1250–1300; Middle English. See mouth, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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“In-va.sion,” we mouthed silently, the soundless word sweeping through the massed women like an electric charge.

From Literature

Oliver’s gaze cut to me, and he mouthed Sorry.

From Literature

Jonah and Chip both nodded and mouthed the words, “I know,” at Katherine.

From Literature

Even though this was decidedly not in their talking points, Maya-Jade gave him a supporting nod and mouthed, Go on.

From Literature

Mari mouthed a very excited wow at Aaron, and Door slapped him on the back.

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