Speaking

Definition of speaking:

part of speech: adjective

Uttering speech; very expressive; vivid; lifelike; as, a speaking likeness.

part of speech: adverb

Speakingly.

part of speech: past participle

of Speak

part of speech: noun

The act of uttering words; the making of addresses in public.

Usage examples for speaking:

• Whipple New Place- Merle Whipple speaking "The Wrong Twin", Harry Leon Wilson.

• What do you mean by speaking to her like that? "Stories By English Authors: Germany", Various.

• " We'll go with you," said Inspector Chippenfield, speaking for Rolfe and himself. "The Hampstead Mystery", John R. Watson.

• " Don't put that on," I said, speaking to him as I would have spoken to a child. "The Gloved Hand", Burton E. Stevenson.