wellspoken
kən 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.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English
1400–50; late Middle English
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| well-spoken | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having a clear, articulate, and socially acceptable accent and way of speaking |
| 2. | spoken satisfactorily or pleasingly |
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