well-spoken
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well–spo·ken

adjective \ˈwel-ˈspō-kən\

Definition of WELL-SPOKEN

1
: speaking well, fitly, or courteously <a well–spoken young woman>
2
: spoken with propriety <well–spoken words>

First Known Use of WELL-SPOKEN

15th century

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