smooth-spoken

[ smooth -spoh-kuh n ]

/ ˈsmuðˈspoʊ kən /

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adjective

speaking or spoken easily and softly.

Words nearby smooth-spoken

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Origin of smooth-spoken

First recorded in 1815–25

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Examples from the Web for smooth-spoken

Clive and Hugh looked askance at the comrade they knew as a rule as a smooth-spoken, wool-gathering fellow.
King of Ranleigh|F. S. (Frederick Sadlier) Brereton
He was smooth-spoken and fair of promise, but came to be regarded as an unsatisfactory person with whom to deal.
The Colonies 1492-1750|Reuben Gold Thwaites
He was smooth-spoken and courteous to his equals, and generally affable, though with constraint, to his inferiors.
The Last Of The Barons, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
He was not a smooth-spoken fellow, but he did not wish to offend Lord Medenham.
Cynthia's Chauffeur|Louis Tracy

Damn the insolent, smooth-spoken knave of hearts, and confound the women!
Prisoners of Hope|Mary Johnston

British Dictionary definitions for smooth-spoken

smooth-spoken

adjective

speaking or spoken in a gently persuasive or competent manner

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