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smooth-talking

American  
[smooth-tawk-ing] / ˈsmuðˌtɔk ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. using flattery, coaxing, eloquence, or pleasant-sounding words in order to persuade.


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But it also adds to the public perception of Newsom as a smooth-talking, and at times rehearsed, politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

His "ruthless, smooth-talking nature" reportedly earned him the nickname "the spider" - and he's under sanctions in the EU, US and UK.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

"Honor Among Thieves" capitalizes on the unexpected buddy chemistry between Chris Pine as smooth-talking bard Edgin Darvis, and Michelle Rodriguez's exiled barbarian Holga Kilgore.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a smooth-talking Midwesterner and potential future presidential candidate is also high on the list of popular surrogates.

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2022

You're as soft and smooth-talking as a press agent.

From Seeing Things at Night by Broun, Heywood