mouthed

verb
UK: /maʊðd/
US: /maʊðd/

  1. To form words with the mouth without making any sound.

    1. She mouthed 'help' to us from across the room.
    2. The actor mouthed his lines silently during the rehearsal because he didn't know it well.

  2. To say something insincerely or without really meaning it.

    1. He just mouthed platitudes about working hard.
    2. The politician mouthed the usual promises, but no one believed them anymore.
mouthed adjective

  1. Having a mouth, especially one of a particular kind.

    1. The fish has a small, mouthed opening.
    2. A wide-mouthed jar is better for putting in larger objects, I recommend it to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mouthed" in English means: To form words with the mouth without making any sound., To say something insincerely or without really meaning it..

The phonetic transcription of "mouthed" is /maʊðd/ in British English and /maʊðd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "mouthed": "She mouthed 'help' to us from across the room.". More examples on the page.