uttered

Thân thiện

She uttered a cheerful greeting as she entered the room.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Spoken; expressed in speech: Describes something that has been said or articulated aloud. - "An uttered word" (A word that has been spoken). 2. Voiced; given audible expression: Refers to sounds or sentiments that have been communicated verbally.

Usage

• The adjective uttered is used to describe words, sounds, or sentiments that have been physically spoken. It emphasizes the act of vocal expression.
• It is often used in formal or literary contexts.
• It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., ) or follows a linking verb (e.g., ).

Examples

• The witness repeated every uttered statement for the court record.
• Not a single sound was uttered during the solemn ceremony.
• She regretted the harsh words she had uttered in anger.
• The frequently uttered sentiments of peace were welcomed by the crowd.

Advanced Usage

• As a past participle in passive constructions: Often used with forms of "to be" or "to have."
  • A curse was uttered.
  • He had uttered a solemn oath.

Variants and Related Words

• Utter (verb): To speak or articulate a sound.
  • He did not utter a single word.
• Utterance (noun): The act of uttering or something that is uttered.
  • Her every utterance was carefully considered.

Synonyms

• Spoken
• Voiced
• Expressed
• Articulated
• Declared

Antonyms

• Unspoken
• Silent
• Unvoiced
• Unuttered

Related Phrases

• Never uttered a word: Remained completely silent.
  • She never uttered a word about the incident.
• Hardly uttered: Spoke very little.
  • He hardly uttered a syllable during the entire meeting.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. communicated in words
   • frequently uttered sentiments

Từ đồng nghĩa

• expressed
• verbalized
• verbalised