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What is another word for Silver Tongued? – 172 Silver Tongued Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    eloquent articulate fluent persuasive convincing smooth-talking charismatic charming affable suave debonair slick glib voluble loquacious garrulous silver-mouthed mellifluous honey-tongued smooth-spoken persuasive convincing rhetorical oratorical expressive vocal talkative chatty gabby verbose effusive gushing flowery grandiose elaborate ornate fancy slick sly cunning crafty manipulative silver-tongued smooth oily unctuous insincere deceitful duplicitous

    Meaning of Silver Tongued

    Having a clever and persuasive way with words.

    Definitions

    • Having a clever and persuasive way with words, able to talk convincingly and persuasively, especially in a way that is considered insincere or manipulative.
    • * Having a smooth and charming manner of speaking, able to use language in a way that is pleasing and effective.

    Etymology of Silver Tongued

    The phrase "silver-tongued" is thought to have originated in the 17th century, with "silver" referring to the precious metal and "tongued" referring to the tongue or speech.
    The phrase is likely derived from the idea that silver is a valuable and highly prized metal, and someone with a "silver tongue" is able to speak in a way that is highly valued and effective.

    Example Uses

    • The silver-tongued salesman convinced me to buy a car I didn't need.
    • * The politician's silver-tongued speech won over many voters.
    • * The silver-tongued devil was able to talk his way out of trouble.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inarticulate tongue-tied stuttering stumbling hesitant awkward clumsy crude blunt harsh gruff brusque curt laconic monosyllabic uncommunicative unresponsive mute silent reserved shy introverted timid backward diffident self-effacing unassuming humble

    Related Nouns

    oratory eloquence rhetoric persuasion conviction fluency articulateness expressiveness vocalness talkativeness charm charisma affability suaveness debonairness slickness glibness volubility loquaciousness garrulity mellifluousness honeyedness smoothness oiliness unctuousness insincerity deceitfulness duplicity

    Related Verbs

    speak talk converse chat discuss debate persuade convince coax cajole wheedle manipulate charm disarm beguile entice allure attract fascinate captivate enthral mesmerize hypnotize influence sway induce

    Related Adjectives

    eloquent articulate fluent persuasive convincing smooth slick glib voluble loquacious garrulous charming affable suave debonair charismatic silver-mouthed mellifluous honey-tongued smooth-spoken persuasive convincing rhetorical oratorical expressive vocal talkative chatty gabby verbose effusive gushing flowery grandiose elaborate ornate fancy sly cunning crafty manipulative