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Silver-tongued

//ˌsɪlvəˈtʌŋd// adj, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Articulate and charming in speech; eloquent; also, having a pleasant-sounding voice or way of speaking. idiomatic, informal

    "silver-tongued devil"

Adjective
  1. 1
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively wordnet

Etymology

From silver (“(noun) lustrous, white, metallic element; (adjective) consisting or made of silver; (figurative) soft and clear in sound; eloquent”) + tongued (“having a particular manner of speaking”), referring to the clear musical tone produced when silver is struck.

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