spoken
/ˈspəʊ.k(ə)n/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Expressed in speech.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Speaking in a specified way.
Adjective
Examples
soft-spoken
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spoken” mean?
Expressed in speech.
Is “spoken” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.