well-spoken

/'wel'spoukn/

Thân thiện

The teacher is a well-spoken and clear communicator.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Speaking in a polite, articulate, and socially appropriate manner: Describes a person who expresses themselves clearly and effectively, using language that is considered refined, courteous, and suitable for the situation.
   • Spoken in a fitting or pleasing way: Describes words, remarks, or speech that are elegantly or appropriately expressed.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She is a well-spoken and knowledgeable guide.
  • The diplomat gave a well-spoken address to the assembly.
  • His well-spoken apology helped to defuse the tension.

Advanced Usage

• "to be well-spoken": This is the standard adjectival phrase used to describe a person's characteristic manner of speech.
  • Despite his young age, he is remarkably well-spoken in interviews.

Variants and Related Words

• Eloquent (adj): Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. (Often implies a powerful, moving quality beyond just politeness.)
• Articulate (adj): Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
• Silver-tongued (adj): Eloquent and persuasive in speech. (Can sometimes have a slightly negative connotation of being overly smooth or insincere.)

Synonyms

• Eloquent
• Articulate
• Polished (in speech)
• Refined (in speech)

Antonyms

• Inarticulate
• Tongue-tied
• Uncouth (in speech)

Related Phrases

• A well-turned phrase: An elegantly or cleverly expressed remark.
  • The essay was full of well-turned phrases.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. speaking or spoken fittingly or pleasingly
   • a well-spoken gentleman
   • a few well-spoken words on civic pride