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well-spoken

[ wel-spoh-kuhn ]

adjective

  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.



well-spoken

adjective

  1. having a clear, articulate, and socially acceptable accent and way of speaking
  2. spoken satisfactorily or pleasingly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of well-spoken1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
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Wellman’s friendly demeanor is what you might expect from the well-spoken former litigator.

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She seemed in those photographs, and in interviews such as the one she gave Rachel Maddow, to be self-assured and well-spoken and as it’s often said, “together.”

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Hearing her speak in this way gives me a glimpse of a toughness that belies her well-spoken, gentle demeanour.

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"You just saw Joe Fields, that kid's going to go far. He's got the package - he's got that spark, he's humble, respectful, well-spoken," added Boylan.

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"Given disparaging references others have made to Cohen, I am sure the jury is surprised by the sober, well-spoken, candid individual they are meeting," he said.

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