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silver-tongued

[sil-ver-tuhngd] / ˈsɪl vərˈtʌŋd /
ADJECTIVE
eloquent
Synonyms


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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

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

Stanislas Eskenazi is his silver-tongued lawyer, who has devoted the last six years of his life to defending his client during highly publicized trials, first in Paris, and now this one in Brussels.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2023

The large supporting cast are largely forgettable, save the aforementioned Brody and the fabulous Oyelowo, because they get the best dialogue and deliver it smoothly, like silver-tongued salesmen.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 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