Lexic.us

Definition of Plainspoken

1. Adjective. Using simple and direct language. "A plainspoken country doctor"

2. Adjective. Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. "A point-blank accusation"

Definition of Plainspoken

1. a. Speaking with plain, unreserved sincerity; also, spoken sincerely; as, plain-spoken words.

Definition of Plainspoken

1. Adjective. Speaking plainly or simply. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Plainspoken

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plainspoken

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Literary usage of Plainspoken

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"But usage writers tend to fancy themselves blunt, forthright, and plainspoken people, and poking a little fun at the po-faced and the mealy-mouthed is one ..."

2. The American Revolution by George Otto Trevelyan (1905)
"... until a disgusted, — and under the circumstances, a laudably plainspoken, — British colonel came to the rescue, and put the Amazons to rout.2 Lieutenant ..."

3. Elizabethan Critical Essays by George Gregory Smith (1904)
"... jurist, whose quaint plainspoken style may have attracted Harvey in his legal studies. One of his works is entitled Processus Satanae contra Virginem ..."

4. The Edinburgh Review by Sydney Smith (1868)
"If he is severe on the mistakes and omissions of his seniors, he is not less plainspoken as to his own faults. Although at first proud of his advancement to ..."

5. The Bookman (1911)
"There is downright, plainspoken criticism of the management of affairs before the reign of President Roosevelt and Forester Pin- chot, there is vigorous ..."

6. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"But usage writers tend to fancy themselves blunt, forthright, and plainspoken people, and poking a little fun at the po-faced and the mealy-mouthed is one ..."

7. The American Revolution by George Otto Trevelyan (1905)
"... until a disgusted, — and under the circumstances, a laudably plainspoken, — British colonel came to the rescue, and put the Amazons to rout.2 Lieutenant ..."

8. Elizabethan Critical Essays by George Gregory Smith (1904)
"... jurist, whose quaint plainspoken style may have attracted Harvey in his legal studies. One of his works is entitled Processus Satanae contra Virginem ..."

9. The Edinburgh Review by Sydney Smith (1868)
"If he is severe on the mistakes and omissions of his seniors, he is not less plainspoken as to his own faults. Although at first proud of his advancement to ..."

10. The Bookman (1911)
"There is downright, plainspoken criticism of the management of affairs before the reign of President Roosevelt and Forester Pin- chot, there is vigorous ..."

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