well-spoken

[ wel-spoh-kuhn ]
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adjective
  1. speaking well, fittingly, or pleasingly: The new chairwoman was very well-spoken.

  2. polite in speech: a well-spoken gentleman.

  1. spoken in an apt, fitting, or pleasing manner: a few well-spoken words on civic pride.

Origin of well-spoken

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Words Nearby well-spoken

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How to use well-spoken in a sentence

  • A translation of the third book (Spain) by Lopez, was published at Madrid, 1788, and is well spoken of.

  • His phrases were too well spoken, and the look in his eyes disturbed her.

    The Secret Witness | George Gibbs
  • “Well spoken, and like a brave man,” said the officer; and he turned to Roy.

    The Young Castellan | George Manville Fenn
  • And before the words were well spoken, the lover, radiant with happiness, was at the side of his beloved.

    Country Lodgings | Mary Russell Mitford
  • I knew there were Jesuits in Agra, but they are well spoken of, and I never dreamed that this wretch was numbered among them.

    The Great Mogul | Louis Tracy

British Dictionary definitions for well-spoken

well-spoken

adjective(well spoken when postpositive)
  1. having a clear, articulate, and socially acceptable accent and way of speaking

  2. spoken satisfactorily or pleasingly

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