smooth talker

noun

informal
: someone who says flattering things that may be intended to deceive people

Examples of smooth talker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When smooth talker Jacob falls for fiery Hannah (Emma Stone), the Cool Guy persona fades ever so slightly, allowing for his vulnerable, silly side to shine through. Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 14 July 2023 Brax is the lovable, goofy and smooth talker of the group. Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Dec. 2021 The Rookie: Feds (ABC at 9) The FBI and the LAPD team up to take down a smooth talker connected with a drug lord; the rest of the team celebrates Valentine’s Day with their sweethearts. Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2023

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“Smooth talker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smooth%20talker. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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