well-spoken

adjective
UK: /ˌwel ˈspəʊkən/
US: /ˌwel ˈspoʊkən/

  1. Speaking clearly and correctly; using good language.

    1. She is a well-spoken woman, everyone likes to listen to her.
    2. The candidate was well-spoken and articulate, making a strong impression on the audience and voters.

  2. Expressing oneself in a clear, effective, and polite way.

    1. He is a well-spoken young man, always polite and respectful.
    2. Despite his youth, he was surprisingly well-spoken, easily conveying his thoughts and plans to the board.

Synonyms

articulate eloquent fluent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "well-spoken" in English means: Speaking clearly and correctly; using good language., Expressing oneself in a clear, effective, and polite way..

The phonetic transcription of "well-spoken" is /ˌwel ˈspəʊkən/ in British English and /ˌwel ˈspoʊkən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "well-spoken": articulate, eloquent, fluent.

Example usage of "well-spoken": "She is a well-spoken woman, everyone likes to listen to her.". More examples on the page.