Well-spoken
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Well-spoken is an adjective meaning Eloquent and able with regards to speech.
Meaning
Eloquent and able with regards to speech.
Example Sentences
They've obviously never met before, but are getting on like a house on fire. Both are well-spoken and versed in the Queen's English.
However well spoken a lawyer might be and however powerful an orator he may be, at the end the judge will make a decision based on legal statutes.
You give the well-spoken young man the time. The well-spoken young man, keeping well up with you, resumes: "I am aware sir that it is a liberty to intrude a further question on a gentleman walking for his entertainment […]
To get a minimum-wage employee, the company settled for a woman barely out of high school who was not well-spoken, and while she didn't cost much, the problem was that she was the first impression callers had of this multimillion dollar company.
Synonyms for well-spoken
Depending on context, synonyms include articulate, eloquent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include articulate, eloquent, orate, speechworthy, speaking, verbal.
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