fair-spoken

[ fair-spoh-kuhn ]

adjective

1. speaking or spoken in a courteous, civil, or plausible manner; smooth-spoken.

fair-spoken

adjective

1. civil, courteous, or elegant in speech

Derived Forms

• ˌfair-ˈspokenness, noun

Other Words From

• fair-spoken·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fair-spoken¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

Example Sentences

The fair-spoken countess made use of strange and subtle theories.

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Some thought it was easier counting with the auld rough knight than the fair-spoken young ane—but mair of that anon.

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Cunning, fair-spoken oppressor of the poor, has not thy sin found thee out?

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"He's a fair-spoken man, Edmonson; I kind of think he'll square it up, after all," he said hopefully.

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“He seems an honestly fair spoken gentleman,” said one of the young Greeks to his father.

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Related Words

• appreciative
• congratulatory
• polite
• respectful