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Meaning of silver-tongue
A person with a silver-tongue has the ability to speak fluently and persuasively, often in a charming or insincere way.
Etymology of silver-tongue
The term "silver-tongue" originated in the 16th century, with "silver" symbolizing something valuable and pleasing, and "tongue" referring to the organ of speech
Historically, the phrase was used to describe someone with a charming and persuasive way of speaking, often in a positive or neutral sense
Synonyms
eloquent
articulate
persuasive
convincing
smooth-talking
glib
fluent
voluble
loquacious
affable
charming
charismatic
magnetic
silver-mouthed
oratory
rhetorical
expressive
vivid
engaging
captivating
compelling
impressive
effective
skillful
talented
gifted
silver-tongued
smooth-spoken
honey-tongued
sweet-tongued
well-spoken
debonair
suave
slick
slick-talking
fast-talking
silver-lipped
silver-voiced
mellifluous
dulcet
euphonic
sonorous
resonant
rich
mellow
Definitions
- Having a clever and persuasive way of speaking, often in a charming or insincere way
- * Having a smooth and fluent quality of speech
Usage Examples
- The silver-tongued salesman convinced me to buy a car I didn't need
- * The politician's silver-tongue helped her win the debate
- * He's a silver-tongued devil, always talking his way out of trouble
Antonyms
inarticulate
tongue-tied
stuttering
hesitant
awkward
clumsy
inept
unconvincing
uncharming
dull
monotonous
dry
unengaging
unimpressive
ineffective
unskillful
untalented
ineloquent
inexpressive
unfluent
unconvincing
uncharismatic
unpleasant
disagreeable
rude
brusque
curt
gruff
harsh
abrasive