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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Whereas listening to a spoken explanation requires sustained attention and is subject to interpretation, a flowchart presents information objectively.
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William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Nominated for Grammys in 2025 and 2026 for his spoken word poetry albums, Hardwick continues to be repped by Strand Entertainment, Vydia for music management, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Importantly, someone does not need to be fluent in the spoken language to participate, just as many Jews can recite prayers, lists and songs in Hebrew and Aramaic without necessarily being able to communicate in those languages.
—Bryan Kirschen, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Don Williams, nicknamed the Gentle Giant for his soft-spoken manner and warm baritone, is one of the most revered country singers from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
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William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Nominated for Grammys in 2025 and 2026 for his spoken word poetry albums, Hardwick continues to be repped by Strand Entertainment, Vydia for music management, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Importantly, someone does not need to be fluent in the spoken language to participate, just as many Jews can recite prayers, lists and songs in Hebrew and Aramaic without necessarily being able to communicate in those languages.
—Bryan Kirschen, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Don Williams, nicknamed the Gentle Giant for his soft-spoken manner and warm baritone, is one of the most revered country singers from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoken. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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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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