首页英语词典free-spokenfree-spoken的意思

free-spoken

英 美
  • 直言的

英英释意


1. 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"

英文词源


free-spoken (adj.)
"accustomed to speaking without reserve," 1620s, from free (adj.) + -spoken.