1. expressed in speech rather than writing
2. having a particular manner of speaking
Usage: used in combination

1. past participle of speak

Examples

• The spoken word has more impact than written text.
• She prefers spoken instructions to written ones.
• He is a well-spoken young man.
• The soft-spoken teacher rarely raised her voice.
• Have you spoken to your parents about this?
• The truth must be spoken, no matter how difficult.
• Spoken English differs from written English in many ways.