Speaking meaning
Speaking is the act of talking.
An example of speaking is when you are talking.
An example of speaking is when you give a lecture in public.
noun
True to life; lifelike.
A speaking likeness.
adjective
Expressive or telling; eloquent.
adjective
That speaks or seems to speak; expressive; eloquent; vivid.
A speaking likeness.
adjective
Used in or for speech.
adjective
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Allowing or admitting of speech.
Within speaking range.
adjective
The act or art of a person who speaks.
noun
That which is spoken; utterance; discourse.
noun
Used in speaking.
One's normal speaking voice.
adjective
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Involving speaking.
It was her first speaking part: she screamed.
adjective
Having the ability of speech.
- (in compounds) Having competence in a language.The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions; I travel in Russian-speaking countries; the French-speaking world listened in to the broadcast.
Speaking parrot; speaking clock.
adjective
One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
I can read and understand mosts texts in German, but my speaking is awful.
noun
The act of communicating vocally.
noun
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The definition of speaking is something used for talking and communicating.
An example of speaking is the voice you use when you give a lecture.
adjective
on speaking terms
- Friendly enough to exchange superficial remarks:.We're on speaking terms with the new neighbors.
- Ready and willing to communicate; not alienated or estranged.
idiom
on speaking terms
- Friendly enough to exchange greetings or carry on conversation.
idiom