silver-tongued

adjective

ˈsil-vər-ˌtəŋd How to pronounce silver-tongued (audio)
Definition of silver-tonguednext
as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well famed as a silver-tongued orator, Daniel Webster used his oratorical gifts in vigorous support of the Union

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  1. articulate
  2. eloquent
  3. vocal
  4. outspoken
Adjective
  • Yet Birch, a philosopher at heart, ignores human history and maintains a tone of articulate, patient optimism.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Those thoughts ended up being key to the final shape of the film, as Mann found the teenagers to be incredibly articulate about their responses.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of articulate
Adjective
  • In an ideal world being eloquent and prepared would have been enough.
    Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Trump's crisp and eloquent narrative on the utility of bitcoin as a strategic reserve to be used to pay down national debt in both open and closed door sessions impressed many.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of eloquent
Adjective
  • Critics say that one of the most vocal proponents of that previous effort, Michigan rocker Ted Nugent, didn’t help the cause.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Trump's choice for energy secretary is Chris Wright, CEO of hydraulic fracturing drilling company Liberty Energy and a vocal advocate for fracking and oil and gas development.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • This is quite ironic, considering the fact that, in real life, Rossellini is an outspoken advocate for embracing aging.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, has long found herself at the center of the former president’s ire.
    Sophia Vento, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of outspoken
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“Silver-tongued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver-tongued. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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