silver-tongued

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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

In his annual letter to shareholders, the billionaire C.E.O. of Berkshire Hathaway said to beware the buyback detractor — who is either an “economic illiterate or a silver-tongued demagogue.”

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 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

Back in Season 1, Billy Porter won the Emmy for his portrayal as silver-tongued emcee Pray Tell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2022

She may be a silver-tongued liar, but she will not be a cheat.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti