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plainspoken - Dictionary definition and meaning for word plainspoken
Definition
(adj) using simple and direct language
Definition
(adj) characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
(adj) using simple and direct language
Example Sentence
- a plainspoken country doctor
Definition
(adj) characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms :
blunt
,
candid
,
forthright
,
frank
,
free-spoken
,
outspoken
,
point-blank
,
straight-from-the-shoulder
Example Sentence
- blunt talking and straight shooting
- a blunt New England farmer
- I gave them my candid opinion
- forthright criticism
- a forthright approach to the problem
- tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
- it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
- plainspoken and to the point
- a point-blank accusation