1
: delivered by word of mouth : oral
2
: characterized by speaking in (such) a manner
—used in combination
soft-spoken
plainspoken
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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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But Monet also injected some of that positive, punchy energy through transitions between chapter breaks with more poetic group shots and visual art with spoken word, stand-up, and speeches by Black women underneath.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Legendary horror actor Vincent Price performed the spoken word portion of the song.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
By adopting a spoken word format, Lillard highlights his roots and illustrates how his life on the court parallels his work in the studio, each realm informing the other in discipline and expression.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Transcription, turning spoken words into text, might seem simple, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Legendary horror actor Vincent Price performed the spoken word portion of the song.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
By adopting a spoken word format, Lillard highlights his roots and illustrates how his life on the court parallels his work in the studio, each realm informing the other in discipline and expression.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Transcription, turning spoken words into text, might seem simple, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for spoken
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“Spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoken. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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