Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Well-spoken — Well spo ken, a. [Well + speak.] [1913 Webster] 1. Speaking well; speaking with fitness or grace; speaking kindly. A knight well spoken. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Spoken with propriety; as, well spoken words. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
well-spoken — well′ spo′ken adj. 1) speaking well, fittingly, or pleasingly: a well spoken diplomat[/ex] 2) spoken in an apt, fitting, or pleasing manner: a few well spoken words on civic pride[/ex] • Etymology: 1400–50 … From formal English to slang
well-spoken — [wel′spō′kən] adj. 1. speaking easily or fluently 2. speaking in a courteous or gracious manner 3. properly or aptly spoken … English World dictionary
well-spoken — index civil (polite) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
well-spoken — adj speaking in a clear and polite way, and in a way that is considered correct … Dictionary of contemporary English
well spoken — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ speaking in an educated and refined manner … English terms dictionary
well-spoken — /wel spoh keuhn/, adj. 1. speaking well, fittingly, or pleasingly: The new chairwoman was very well spoken. 2. polite in speech: a well spoken gentleman. 3. spoken in an apt, fitting, or pleasing manner: a few well spoken words on civic pride.… … Universalium
well-spoken — adjective Date: 15th century 1. speaking well, fitly, or courteously < a well spoken young woman > 2. spoken with propriety < well spoken words > … New Collegiate Dictionary
well-spoken — also well spoken ADJ GRADED A well spoken person speaks in a polite correct way and with an accent which is considered socially acceptable. I remember her as a quiet, hard working and well spoken girl … English dictionary
well-spoken — adjective speaking or spoken fittingly or pleasingly a well spoken gentleman a few well spoken words on civic pride • Similar to: ↑articulate … Useful english dictionary
