1
: delivered by word of mouth : oral
2
: characterized by speaking in (such) a manner
—used in combination
soft-spoken
plainspoken
Examples of spoken in a Sentence
a spoken agreement is too easily broken
a politician who knows the power of the spoken word
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While human verbatim transcription services offer high accuracy and preserve important nuances in spoken communication, this process isn't without challenges.
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Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
In response to the cancellation, The Murder Capital offered a spoken statement from outside the venue while holding the Palestinian flag.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 May 2025
George the Poet, a spoken word artist in London, was inspired by nature that exists in places where people might not expect it.
—Claire Murashima, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
Despite her accomplishments, Domer is soft spoken and humble.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
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Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
In response to the cancellation, The Murder Capital offered a spoken statement from outside the venue while holding the Palestinian flag.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 May 2025
George the Poet, a spoken word artist in London, was inspired by nature that exists in places where people might not expect it.
—Claire Murashima, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
Despite her accomplishments, Domer is soft spoken and humble.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoken. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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spoken
adjective
spo·ken
ˈspō-kən 
1
: given by or using speech
a spoken message
the spoken language
2
: speaking in a specified manner
soft-spoken
plainspoken
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