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

Benedict Cumberbatch got the cheekbones and the nimble, articulate language tools.

— Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
But there are dangers when framing aid in dying in relation to a single life story, particularly when that story’s main character is an attractive and articulate newlywed who suffered a tragic illness.

— Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of articulate

Adjective

When Kent Jones was a critic at Film Comment, he was known for, among many other things, his eloquent and insightful analyses of performance.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
What’s far more eloquent is the episode with the witch Circe (a terrific Samantha Morton), whose habit of tricking and transforming men into animals is rendered in evocatively physical, body-horror-esque imagery.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of eloquent

Adjective

Together, Clancy’s vocal, physical and written messages offered key insights into her perspective in the second week of her trial on three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Elevating other leaders that are on our team to be more vocal out there.

— Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

Kloss is an outspoken advocate for reproductive rights and other progressive causes.

— Greg Beacham, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
In a Republican primary, where candidates typically run to the right, voters may opt for the candidate that has the most outspoken track record.

— Jack Harvel August 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of outspoken

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