Speaking

/ˈspiː.kɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

Used in speaking..

Definitions by Sense

1. Used in speaking.
2. Expressive; eloquent.
3. Involving speaking.
4. Having the ability of speech.
5. One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
6. The act of communicating vocally.
7. A speaking exercise or exam.
8. An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

Example Sentences

one's normal speaking voice

The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.

There was no reply, save on the speaking countenance.

Then we read Spear's confrontational commentary on the "Richard Pryor Incident" from the Black perspective...and suddenly we began to feel that GCN's window on the Gay World was something we couldn't live without since no other Gay Media voice seemed so speaking.

It was her first speaking part: she screamed.

speaking parrot; speaking clock

I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.

Sometimes, a brawl would erupt, as a result, but, in general, public speakings were peaceful events and essential ingredients for election to office.

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