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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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
But voters showed no interest in the far more electable David Costello, a well-spoken environmental policy consultant and, by all appearances, a normal guy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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
"You just saw Joe Fields, that kid's going to go far. He's got the package - he's got that spark, he's humble, respectful, well-spoken," added Boylan.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024
But I always fought back, and while Ambrose was intelligent and reasonably well-spoken, he was no match for my trouper’s tongue.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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