smooth-tongued

[ smooth-tuhngd ]

adjective

1. fluent or convincing in speech; glib.

smooth-tongued

adjective

1. suave or persuasive in speech

Word History and Origins

Origin of smooth-tongued¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

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