Meaning & use
silver tongue
The ability to speak in a smooth, persuasive, and eloquent way, often used to charm or convince others.
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The salesman's silver tongue talked even skeptical customers into buying the expensive package.
With his silver tongue, the young lawyer won over the jury in his closing argument.
A note on using this word
Silver tongue can carry a slightly negative undertone, suggesting persuasive speech that may be insincere or manipulative.
Words with a similar meaning
eloquencepersuasiveness
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