silver-tongued

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Edwards’s most effective attorney is the silver-tongued Camille Gravel, a longtime political fixer without a law degree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He was also a silver-tongued intellectual who abhorred boorish thinking and behavior and savored debates with the sharpest minds of his era.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2024

The leader of the band is a silver-tongued fellow named Edgin Darvis played with great good cheer by Chris Pine.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

And if Lottie transforms from a odd visionary into a cult leader on "Yellowjackets," won't that be due to her deranged, silver-tongued persuasiveness?

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2022

“The High King Balekin is a friend to my lady’s Court,” Cardan says, silver-tongued in his silver fox mask.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black