adjective
mouthed
Mouthed (adjective) means having a mouth of a particular kind (used in compounds like "foul-mouthed" or "wide-mouthed"). Example: “The foul-mouthed coach was ejected from the game.”
adjective
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Having a mouth of a particular kind (used in compounds like "foul-mouthed" or "wide-mouthed").
"The foul-mouthed coach was ejected from the game."
How to use mouthed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes what kind of mouth someone or something has — almost always used with another word attached, like "loud-mouthed."
Common pairings
foul-mouthed
wide-mouthed
loud-mouthed
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What does “mouthed” mean?
The word “mouthed” means having a mouth of a particular kind (used in compounds like "foul-mouthed" or "wide-mouthed"). In plain terms, describes what kind of mouth someone or something has — almost always used with another word attached, like "loud-mouthed.".
How do you use “mouthed” in a sentence?
Here is “mouthed” used in a sentence: “The foul-mouthed coach was ejected from the game.”
What part of speech is “mouthed”?
“Mouthed” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of mouthed?
"mouthed" (adjective) means having a mouth of a particular kind (used in compounds like "foul-mouthed" or "wide-mouthed").
