adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   With the mouth open. literally
2. 2
   Gaping in surprise, wonder or astonishment.
3. 3
   Talkative; eager to speak. obsolete

   "Againe, what is it that makes men to be open mouthed, in decla∣ring and censuring our faults[…]?"

Synonyms

All synonyms

catching fliesagapeslack-jawed

Example

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"He was in open-mouthed amazement."

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