well-spoken Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite speaking or spoken fittingly or pleasingly
    • a well-spoken gentleman
    • a few well-spoken words on civic pride

WordNet

Well"-spo`ken adjective
Etymology
Well + speak.
Definitions
  1. Speaking well; speaking with fitness or grace; speaking kindly. "A knight well-spoken." Shak.
  2. Spoken with propriety; as, well-spoken words.

Webster 1913