Word
silver tongued
C1 Advanced Oxford
Definition
describes someone who speaks in a clever and smooth way to persuade people. You use this when someone is very good at talking their way out of trouble or into a deal.
possessing a marked ability to speak eloquently and persuasively, often implying a degree of cunning or manipulative intent. Adjective, typically compound.
Examples
“The silver-tongued salesman quickly convinces the crowd to buy his goods.”
“A silver-tongued lawyer managed to sway the jury despite the lack of physical evidence presented by the prosecution.”
“The diplomat was so silver-tongued that even his fiercest critics found themselves nodding in agreement by the time he reached his concluding remarks during the summit.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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