tongued

/ (tʌŋd) /

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adjective

having a tongue or tongues
(in combination)long-tongued

(in combination) having a manner of speech as specifiedsharp-tongued

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tongman, tongs, tongue, tongue-and-groove joint, tongue cover, tongued, tongue depressor, tonguefish, tongue graft, tongue-in-cheek, tongue-lash

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How to use tongued in a sentence

That is, until a rough-tongued Scotsman rekindled the flame.
Queen Victoria’s Secret Scottish Sex Castle|Clive Irving|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Veep returned Sunday night, its sharp-tongued writing was honed to a perfect razor edge.
‘Veep’ Is a F*@king Masterclass in Cursing|Kevin Fallon|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Quick-witted, sharp-tongued, and flirtatious, Anne drew a coterie of men to her, and each would lose his head for her.
Why Does Anne Boleyn Obsess Us?|Lauren Elkin|April 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Original and acid-tongued, Louie is a rare bird among tired sitcoms.
2012 Emmy Nomination Snubs & Surprises: ‘Downton Abbey,’ ‘Girls,’ ‘The Good Wife’|Jace Lacob|July 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

His partner in this adventure is Dr. Violet Hurst, a sexy, tart-tongued, paleontologist.
This Week’s Hot Reads: Feb. 15, 2012|Lizzie Crocker, Malcolm Jones|February 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The fanatical Fra Rupert and the low, vile-tongued Catanaise are not tragic characters.
Frdric Mistral|Charles Alfred Downer
It lay, tongued and grooved, with the scantling for fixing it, just where the timber merchant's men had deposited it—on the floor.
Mushroom Town|Oliver Onions
Here's my daughter run away to be married with the coolest, freshest, limber-tongued young codfish that ever escaped salting.
The Belted Seas|Arthur Colton
A thin-tongued flame announced glory; if it went out, it signified danger; if it hissed, misfortune.
Witch, Warlock, and Magician|William Henry Davenport Adams
He was in no condition to meet that sharp-eyed, quick-tongued lady!
The Calico Cat|Charles Miner Thompson

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