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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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She also misses what Mr. Calder makes evident to the reader: that Chuck is a self-centered, smooth-talking empty shell who is going to string her along until the moment she demands an emotional investment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

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

She was mesmerized by the smooth-talking Sonny, who raffishly claimed to be a descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte.

From Salon Nov. 23, 2024

Ivan is a 22-year-old competitive chess player and a "complete oddball" according to his older brother, Peter, a smooth-talking barrister.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2024

As his eyes adjusted, Rothwell distinguished a camera crew, their small portable instrument, and a young, smooth-talking announcer that he had seen several times on television.

From Alien Offer by Llewellyn

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