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plain-spoken

How to use plain-spoken in a sentence

But what a magnificent plain is this we are entering upon: it is of immense extent.

Of course the expression of this value is modified and characterized by the nature of the thing spoken of.

EXPRESSIVE VOICE CULTUREJESSIE ELDRIDGE SOUTHWICK

On the morning after Ramona's disappearance, words had been spoken by each which neither would ever forget.

RAMONAHELEN HUNT JACKSON

And for fear of being ill spoken of weep bitterly for a day, and then comfort thyself in thy sadness.

A far-off volley rumbled over the plain, and a few birds stirred uneasily among the trees.

There are many more good dwellings on this plain than in the rural portion of Lower Italy.

She was not accustomed to an outward and spoken expression of affection, either in herself or in others.

The word of the law shall be fulfilled without a lie, and wisdom shall be made plain in the mouth of the faithful.

Mrs. Vivian had hardly spoken when the sharp little vibration of her door-bell was heard in the hall.

CONFIDENCEHENRY JAMES

It seemed rather strange to be spoken to by a cab-horse, but Davy answered that he was feeling quite well.

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985