well-spoken
speaking well, fittingly, or pleasingly: The new chairwoman was very well-spoken.
polite in speech: a well-spoken gentleman.
spoken in an apt, fitting, or pleasing manner: a few well-spoken words on civic pride.
Origin of well-spoken
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How to use well-spoken in a sentence
But there are increasingly more who are well-spoken, educated, and just a little naughty.
Porn Stars Are People Too, Dammit: Lisa Ann’s Notre Dame Date and the Trolling of David Gregory | Aurora Snow | October 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe's well spoken, educated, and sober—a far cry from the one-time face of the adult world, Jenna Jameson.
Porn Keeps Up with the Kardashians: Belle Knox on the Mainstreaming of Adult Stars | Aurora Snow | September 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA Yale-educated lawyer, Rhodes is well-spoken and as passionate about his cause as he is calm.
A Harvard-trained physician and married mother of two in Massachusetts, Stein is mainstream, sharp, and well spoken.
Can Anyone Replace Ralph Nader in the Green Party Race for the White House? | Abigail Pesta | August 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThis time, though he was disheveled, Poppo was polite and well spoken.
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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 FennAnd before the words were well spoken, the lover, radiant with happiness, was at the side of his beloved.
Country Lodgings | Mary Russell MitfordI 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
having a clear, articulate, and socially acceptable accent and way of speaking
spoken satisfactorily or pleasingly
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