mouthed
Americanadjective
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having a mouth of a specified kind (often used in combination).
a small-mouthed man.
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having a way of speaking of a specified kind (often used in combination).
a mealy-mouthed speaker; a loud-mouthed brat.
Other Word Forms
- unmouthed adjective
Etymology
Origin of mouthed
Example Sentences
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In a second phase of the study, the researchers simulated how the body might process lead if children mouthed or chewed on clothing.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
England midfielder Bellingham stood open mouthed when Valverde scored his brilliant third, lifting the ball over City defender Marc Guehi before lashing a volley past keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Diddy mouthed the words “thank you” to the jurors after they confirmed the verdicts were correct.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025
The 18-year-old shook his finger and mouthed "not a chance" to the crowd before eventually sealing the win with an average of 108.69.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
I wasn’t loud, but I mouthed the words.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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