the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks.

speakings, literary works composed for recitation, as ancient bardic poetry; oral literature.

that speaks.

used in, suited to, or involving speaking or talking

the speaking voice.

of or pertaining to declamation.

giving information as if by speech

a speaking proof of a thing.

highly expressive

speaking eyes.

lifelike

a speaking likeness.

not on speaking terms, not or no longer in a relationship of open, willing, or ready communication

as because of resentment or estrangement

They had a squabble during the holidays, and now they're not on speaking terms.

on speaking terms

in a relationship close enough for or limited to friendly superficialities

I don't know the hosts well, but we are certainly on speaking terms.

in a relationship of open, willing, or ready communication

Now that the debt has been settled, I hope you and your partner are on speaking terms again.