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sil·ver-tongued | \ ˈsil-vər-ˌtəŋd 
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\Definition of silver-tongued
: marked by convincing and eloquent expression
a silver-tongued politician
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silver-tongued
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of silver-tongued
: able to speak in a way that makes other people do or believe what you want them to do or believe
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The first known use of silver-tongued was in 1592
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