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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Pupils are now studying the practice of the spoken word in preparation for the local contest to select pupils for the district contest in March.
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The late president's three previous Grammys were in the spoken word category, as well.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Pupils are now studying the practice of the spoken word in preparation for the local contest to select pupils for the district contest in March.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The late president's three previous Grammys were in the spoken word category, as well.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
When the comedian Tig Notaro appears — going onstage to introduce Gibson before what may be their last spoken word performance — her presence feels like a no-brainer.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoken. Accessed 22 Feb. 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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