The term "plain speaking" refers to straightforward, honest communication that does not use euphemisms, ambiguity, or subterfuge. Antonyms for plain speaking include ambiguous, equivocal, cryptic, and elusive language. People who do not engage in plain speaking may use doublespeak, circumlocution, or deceitful language to manipulate or deceive their audience. These antonyms are often used in politics, advertising, and public relations to disguise unpleasant facts, obscure the truth, or sell products by exaggerating their value or benefits. In contrast, plain speaking is valued for its clarity, honesty, and directness, and is typically associated with authentic communication and trustworthiness.

What are the antonyms for Plain speaking?

• n.

  • boasting
  • bombast
  .
  • bombast
  • Bombastry
  ,
  • Rhapsodies
  ,
  • Tympany
  ,
  • altiloquences
  ,
  • bombastries
  ,
  • fustians
  ,
  • paddeds
  ,
  • rhapsody
  ,
  • stuffeds
  ,
  • tumidities
  ,
  • tumidity
  ,
  • tympanies
  .

• Other relevant words:

• affected
,
• attractive
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• beautiful
,
• elaborate
,
• fancy
,
• good-looking
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• obscure
,
• pretentious
,
• unclear
.

Famous quotes with Plain speaking

• "We begin well, sir," the fat man purred … "I distrust a man that says when. If he's got to be careful not to drink too much it's because he's not to be trusted when he does. … Well, sir, here's to plain speaking and clear understanding. … You're a close-mouthed man?" Spade shook his head. "I like to talk." "Better and better!" the fat man exclaimed. "I distrust a close-mouthed man. He generally picks the wrong time to talk and says the wrong things. Talking's something you can't do judiciously unless you keep in practice."

  Dashiell Hammett

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