Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

open-mouthed

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.09 in modern English

Syllables: open--mouthed
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

With the mouth open.

adj

Gaping in surprise, wonder or astonishment.

adj

Talkative; eager to speak.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"Againe, what is it that makes men to be open mouthed, in decla∣ring and censuring our faults[…]?"
"A politician who has been open-mouthed against extravagant expenditure is in no way called upon to object to expenditure which, even if increased, has ceased to be extravagant."
"Men must be found who will not manifest anything but a Christ-like spirit when opposed by talkative, open-mouthed men who put light for darkness and darkness for light."

Usage

Obsolete

Inflected Forms

more open-mouthed (comparative) most open-mouthed (superlative)

Synonyms

catching flies agape

Questions

What does open-mouthed mean?: With the mouth open.

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