WELL-SPOKEN Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

well-spoken

adjective

ˈwel-ˈspō-kən

Definition of well-spoken

as in articulate

able to express oneself clearly and well a well-spoken advocate for the legal rights of the underprivileged

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Recent Examples of well-spoken At 59, Romans is worldly, well-spoken and well-educated. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 The stars were well-read and well-spoken, and academically motivated, some graduating in three years. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026 And your leadership needs to create conditions where everyone—not just the well-resourced or well-spoken—can thrive. — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 He's described in Fire & Blood as clever, well-spoken, and corpulent. — Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025 True as that might be, Alex is white, pretty, and well-spoken. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025

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Adjective

The film can’t even quite articulate why Krypto is so important to Supergirl.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Park, hitherto a fount of articulate thoughts, is suddenly coy.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of articulate

Adjective

After all, the eloquent document’s principal author, Thomas Jefferson, owned 600 slaves.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Mizuno the Human Vapor was eloquent and rational, a flesh-and-blood man believably warped by power, still in touch with human emotions.

— Rory Doherty, Time, 3 July 2026

Definition of eloquent

Adjective

After massive backlash from the community led by outspoken creators like Bordeaux, EA rolled back the concept.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
While the Dalai Lama has served as an outspoken advocate for democracy and human rights, that moral authority may now be co-opted by an authoritarian superpower.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Since then, Emilie Kiser has been vocal on social media about water safety for children, urging parents to install pool fences and door alarms with working batteries, and ensuring children have swimming sessions.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2026
The Voice Season 29 winner Alexia Jayy will also have a special vocal performance.

— Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026

Definition of vocal

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