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Definition of
plain-spoken adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
plain-spoken
adjective
(
also
plainspoken
)
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˌpleɪnˈspoʊkən
/
/
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saying what you think in very simple, direct language
a plain-spoken man
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plain-spoken
Nearby words
plainly
adverb
plainsong
noun
plain-spoken
adjective
plaint
noun
plain text
noun