What does open-mouthed mean?
Open-mouthed means (literally) With the mouth open..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(literally) With the mouth open..
Againe, what is it that makes men to be open mouthed, in decla∣ring and censuring our faults[…]?
A politician who has been open-mouthed against extravagant expenditure is in no way called upon to object to expenditure which, even if increased, has ceased to be extravagant.
Men must be found who will not manifest anything but a Christ-like spirit when opposed by talkative, open-mouthed men who put light for darkness and darkness for light.
Use open-mouthed when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Open-mouthed means (literally) With the mouth open..
Common synonyms include catching flies, agape.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Againe, what is it that makes men to be open mouthed, in decla∣ring and censuring our faults[…]?
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