smooth-tongued
Americanadjective
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of smooth-tongued
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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Her story is told in a series of songs interspersed by a few unhinged rants and smooth-tongued chapter narrations.
From Seattle Times
Sometimes he’s conducting poetry workshops; sometimes he’s dealing with cultural attachés or smooth-tongued diplomats; sometimes he’s face to face with refugees in camps.
From New York Times
Every summer our towns are visited by smooth-tongued frauds who give free shows on the streets.
From Project Gutenberg
"Do you think I'd trust you for a single minute, you smooth-tongued hypocrite!" he screamed.
From Project Gutenberg
Argus.—Discovery of gold.—No help for the Indian.—Withdrawal of the Hudson’s Bay Company to Vancouver.—The smooth-tongued Jesuits yet remain.
From Project Gutenberg
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