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View synonyms for fair-spoken

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌfair-ˈspokenness, noun
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Other Words From

  • fair-spoken·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fair-spoken1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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