SPOKEN Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈspō-kən

Definition of spoken

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing a spoken agreement is too easily broken

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as in uttered

expressed or communicated by voice a politician who knows the power of the spoken word

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spoken

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verb

past participle of speak

as in said

to express (a thought or emotion) in words finally spoke her fears

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as in talked

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries

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Recent Examples of spoken

Adjective

Her signature platinum curls, classic minimalist style and soft-spoken mystique became synonymous with Old Hollywood glamour, while her life story continues to fascinate and inspire. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 While on the podcast, Wilde discussed wanting to make the unspoken punchlines as funny as the spoken ones, finding the humor in the unsaid moments of rage. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 June 2026

Verb

The 24-year-old won’t get spoken about because Egypt are now out but his two assists against Argentina were sublime skill. — Stuart James, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Chisholm, who had not spoken in a press conference setting since he was introduced as the Celtics’ new majority owner last September, said the call to trade Brown did not come from ownership. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoken

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken

Adjective

Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, and taken for 10 days, according to the CDC.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Graf is expected to rule after oral arguments scheduled in early September, shortly before the anniversary of Kirk’s death.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of oral

Adjective

For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.

— Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

Definition of uttered

Verb

The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.

— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Some of the subpoenas were delivered to reporters at their homes, the Times said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of said

Verb

Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Gyllenhaal received the President’s Award on Friday at the festival’s opening night ceremony, and talked to the international press on Saturday in a suite at the neo-baroque Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026

Definition of talked

Adjective

An additional 1,600, including those in humanities, social sciences and arts, later joined to argue that verbal reasoning and writing skills were lacking too.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The agency claims Salgado Araujo refused to follow several verbal commands and rammed into one of its law enforcement vehicles.

— Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of verbal

Verb

As the fires spread, roughly 2,900 people — many roused from sleep — were told to evacuate or warned to prepare to flee.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
These types of moves for iconic American companies can highlight the power of the brand, Alexander Chernev, a marketing professor at Northwestern University, told CNN.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of told

Verb

Once, in anthropology class, my professor lectured on an insular island tribe that cackled whenever someone got hurt.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

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