well-spoken
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- adjective
- /ˌwɛlˈspoʊkən/
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elocuente
- But they were attractive, well-spoken, and had interesting jobs.
- very well-spoken
- polite and well-spoken
- handsome and well-spoken
I'll let the always well spoken Marc Andreessen explain the issue himself.
- I'll let the always well spoken Marc Andreessen explain the issue himself.
- I thought he was outstanding, well spoken.
- I said it a little roughly, but you know, you're so well spoken, Bell.
- I had an asset and my asset was that I was well spoken and my ability, I suppose, to speak got people to notice.
- You're not just going to regurgitate what you've heard as ideology because if you are well spoken, you're also a thinker, which means you are well read.
- Now Max, you're obviously quite a well spoken chappie.
- And such a just seems like such a beautiful human being, very well spoken, very humble.
Examples
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I was probably seated in the fifth row, and he was very precise, well-spoken, and personable.
Blog text (22) -
One teacher wrote, "I was very impressed by the well-spoken student volunteers who showed great knowledge, poise, and class."
Blog text (14) -
...your words have been well spoken, my brother.
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I think that you are very well spoken; keep up the good work.
Blog text (16) -
I had an asset and my asset was that I was well spoken and my ability, I suppose, to speak got people to notice.
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Miss United States is always well-spoken and polite.
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"Henry," his mother is telling him, "I thought the rabbi was very well-spoken."
Fiction book (1996) -
All in all, he was a well-groomed fellow, well-spoken, and he carried himself well.
Fiction book (1997) -
Her comment to NBC reporters was so well-spoken and mature, way beyond her years!
Blog text (26) -
The candidate was well-spoken during the interview, impressing the panel with her articulate responses.
Synonyms
A person who speaks in a calm, charming way to persuade others
Antonyms
How Articulate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Well-spoken comes from the simple parts well ('in a good way') and spoken, from speak ('to say words clearly'). So it literally means someone who 'speaks in a good way', which is why we use it for a person who talks fluently, clearly, and pleasantly.