Definitions

well-spoken

[wel-spoh-kuhn] / ˈwɛlˈspoʊ kən /

ADJECTIVE

articulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coherent eloquent expressive fluent

STRONG

clear

WEAK

comprehensible definite distinct intelligible lucid meaningful understandable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inarticulate

WEAK

misrepresented unclear unintelligible

ADJECTIVE

courteous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affable attentive civil civilized considerate courtly gracious polite respectful soft-spoken thoughtful well-behaved well-mannered

WEAK

ceremonious complaisant cultivated debonair elegant gallant genteel polished refined suave urbane well-bred

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourteous disrespectful heedless impolite inattentive inconsiderate mean rude thoughtless uncivil unkind unmannerly unmindful unrefined

WEAK

bad-mannered uncourteous

ADJECTIVE

facund

Synonyms

WEAK

articulate coherent expressive fluent impassioned silver-tongued well-expressed

Example Sentences

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"She was scruffy - which was unusual in those days, terribly well spoken and laid back, well-off and rebellious," Mrs Currie told BBC's Talkback programme.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

“They’re self-assured, well spoken, courageous and they love the arts.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022

“Every possible version of the discussion has happened, and I have no interest in adding my voice to something that’s already been so well spoken about.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2022

"He was just a gentle soul, you know, very polite, very well spoken," said Jerry Healy, who first met Randele at a Woburn, Massachusetts, dealership where they talked daily for years.

From Fox News • Dec. 29, 2021

Sansa had always thought Lancel Lannister comely and well spoken, but there was neither pity nor kindness in the look he gave her.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

well-spoken

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