well-spoken
Americanadjective
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speaking well, fittingly, or pleasingly.
The new chairwoman was very well-spoken.
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polite in speech.
a well-spoken gentleman.
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spoken in an apt, fitting, or pleasing manner.
a few well-spoken words on civic pride.
adjective
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having a clear, articulate, and socially acceptable accent and way of speaking
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spoken satisfactorily or pleasingly
Etymology
Origin of well-spoken
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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He’s well-spoken and has the energy to complete his promised 100 town halls across the state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
On the court, the well-spoken, thoughtful Klugo sheds any semblance of the person who takes time to answer questions and lists off numbers about hearing loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
You could feel the energy coursing through the room of well-spoken women, some wearing tightly wrapped headscarves, others in head-to-toe veils, and some -including Kabawat - bare-headed.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026
She seemed in those photographs, and in interviews such as the one she gave Rachel Maddow, to be self-assured and well-spoken and as it’s often said, “together.”
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2024
Day is well-spoken and logical, and he can read and write.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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