SILVER–TONGUED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

silver-tongued

adjective

ˈsil-vər-ˌtəŋd

Definition of silver-tongued

as in articulate

able to express oneself clearly and well famed as a silver-tongued orator, Daniel Webster used his oratorical gifts in vigorous support of the Union

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Recent Examples of silver-tongued Kevin Klose was silver-haired, silver-tongued, and the gold standard for broadcast journalists. — Scott Simon, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026 Though Harper has often been quick to be silver-tongued in her evisceration of Yasmin, there is, indeed, love lost between them. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026 Smith’s flow is no longer conversational, liquidy and silver-tongued; his lyrics are no longer convivial or directed straight to the heart and head. — A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025

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Adjective

In his interviews, Richard was charismatic, articulate, and confident.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
Being articulate is still useful, but articulation alone is no longer much of an advantage.

— Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of articulate

Adjective

Fittingly, this is a very American intersection of wealth and power, the exact kind of problem about which James Baldwin was always so eloquent and incisive.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Cinematic lyrical poet Victor Kossakovsky (Architecton, Gunda) offers in Holy Wood Dust another distinctive non-fiction meditation on a theme, a work that’s eloquent even if the author’s message is not always explicitly articulated.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of eloquent

Adjective

Both Cuban-American Republicans from Miami are two of the most vocal critics of the communist government in Havana.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
While fans were initially vocal about not being able to hear Sampha, his energy was palpable throughout the set.

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

In recent years, Flav has been outspoken in his efforts to drive social change, from helping Black families displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires last year to championing women’s sports and Olympic athletes.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Kirk was also outspoken about his controversial political views during debates and podcasts, such as his pro-life and anti-gun control stances, criticism of LGBTQ+ and person of color rights and conservative opinions about the roles of women.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of outspoken

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