- the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks.
- literary works composed for recitation, as ancient bardic poetry; oral literature.
- that speaks.
- used in, suited to, or involving speaking or talking: the speaking voice.
- of or relating to declamation.
- giving information as if by speech: a speaking proof of a thing.
- highly expressive: speaking eyes.
- lifelike: a speaking likeness.
- 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,
- 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.
- 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.
- eloquent, impressive, or striking
- able to speak
- able to speak a particular language
