silver-tongued

adjective

sil·​ver-tongued ˈsil-vər-ˌtəŋd How to pronounce silver-tongued (audio)
: marked by convincing and eloquent expression
a silver-tongued politician

Examples of silver-tongued in a Sentence

famed as a silver-tongued orator, Daniel Webster used his oratorical gifts in vigorous support of the Union
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Smith’s flow is no longer conversational, liquidy and silver-tongued; his lyrics are no longer convivial or directed straight to the heart and head. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of silver-tongued was in 1592

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“Silver-tongued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver-tongued. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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