SPOKEN Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈspō-kən

Definition of spoken

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing a spoken agreement is too easily broken

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as in uttered

expressed or communicated by voice a politician who knows the power of the spoken word

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spoken

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verb

past participle of speak

as in said

to express (a thought or emotion) in words finally spoke her fears

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as in talked

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries

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Recent Examples of spoken

Adjective

Elordi’s soft-spoken performance, paired with his delicate and awkward features, provides a nice contrast with Brolin’s tree-stump obduracy. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Donalds’ spoken acceptance of the inevitability of massive data centers, and their support for his candidacy, is one of his biggest political liabilities. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

This isn’t the first time Bareilles has spoken about trying to grow her family. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 She’s spoken at many churches and taught students about the ancient Jewish context of Jesus’ life and teachings. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoken

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken

Adjective

The complaint says that Gardner wired $500,000 to Sanborn and that the parties had an oral agreement on how the work would proceed.

— John Wisely, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Peptide serums can also complement oral hair-growth medications.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of oral

Adjective

For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.

— Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

Definition of uttered

Verb

Over the following two and a half years, the data center will incrementally ramp its load up to a minimum bill demand of 480 megawatts with a maximum contract demand of 600 megawatts, the memo said.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
An attorney representing Matthew Mayich’s family said Arizona State University is mishandling the investigation into the hockey player’s collapse and hospitalization and called on members of the coaching staff to be put on administrative leave.

— Nathan Fenno, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of said

Verb

During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter reported in November 2024 that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of talked

Adjective

Chelsea have also reached a verbal agreement with Como to loan goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to the Serie A club for a season.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Its guidance treats verbal identity as something that should be as recognizable as visual identity, while allowing tone to shift with the situation, from welcoming onboarding to clear and direct error messages.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of verbal

Verb

Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
We’re also lectured early on that Cole is a chess master, but his alleged intelligence never pays off.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026