Synonyms of mouthednext
: having a mouth especially of a specified kind
often used in combination
a soft-mouthed fish

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Molly Shannon portrays Lonnie’s foul-mouthed ex-wife Stacy, along with Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver and David Hornsby. Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 May 2026 The foul-mouthed teddy bear wants an Emmy. Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 May 2026 Royals broadcaster Eric Hosmer summed up the fan response to that Erceg foul-mouthed slip-up. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026 Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object. Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mouthed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mouthed was in the 14th century

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“Mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

mouthed

adjective
: having a mouth especially of a specified kind
a large-mouthed jar

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