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speaking
NOUN:

the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks.

PLURAL NOUN:

literary works composed for recitation, as ancient bardic poetry; oral literature.

ADJECTIVE:

1. that speaks.

2. used in, suited to, or involving speaking or talking:
the speaking voice.

3. of or relating to declamation.

4. giving information as if by speech:
a speaking proof of a thing.

5. highly expressive:
speaking eyes.

6. lifelike:
a speaking likeness.

7. (prenominal) eloquent, impressive, or striking.

8. able to speak.

—(in combination) able to speak a particular language:
French-speaking.

9. that speaks; capable of speech.

10. having a population that speaks a specified language —usually used in combination:
English-speaking countries.

11. that involves talking or giving speeches:
a speaking role; a speaking tour.

12. highly significant or expressive; eloquent.

13. resembling a living being or a real object.

Related Words:

eloquent, fluent, forceful, meaningful, oral, verbal, vivid, vocal.

"not on speaking terms,"

not or no longer in a relationship of open, willing, or ready communication, as because of resentment or estrangement:
They had a squabble during the holidays, and now they're not on speaking terms.

"on speaking terms,"

1. in a relationship close enough for or limited to friendly superficialities:
I don't know the hosts well, but we are certainly on speaking terms.

2. in a relationship of open, willing, or ready communication:
Now that the debt has been settled, I hope you and your partner are on speaking terms again.

Origin:

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at speak, -ing1, -ing2. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of speaking: 13th century. —Merriam-Webster.

Sources: 1, 2.

Updated: 3 August 2020 {5:01 PM}
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