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Plainspoken (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Using simple and direct language; "a plainspoken country doctor".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The plainspoken CEO surprised investors with her straightforward explanation of the company's financial woes.
  • In her memoir, the actress praised her grandfather, a plainspoken farmer who always told her the truth.
  • The plainspoken politician's lack of rhetorical flair was refreshing to voters who were tired of spin.
  • The plainspoken professor's lectures were always clear and concise, making complex concepts easy to understand.
  • The plainspoken novelist's writing style was characterized by simplicity and directness, reflecting her rural upbringing.

Meaning 2

Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • She was a plainspoken woman who always told the truth, no matter how difficult it was to hear.
  • The politician's plainspoken approach to policy was a refreshing change from the usual rhetoric.
  • His plainspoken critique of the artwork was brutally honest, but also strangely endearing.
  • The plainspoken words of wisdom from her grandmother stayed with her long after the conversation was over.
  • The author's plainspoken style made the complex subject matter seem accessible and easy to understand.

Synonyms

  • Free-spoken
  • Straight-from-the-shoulder
  • Candid
  • Outspoken
  • Blunt
  • Point-blank
  • Frank
  • Forthright
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