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silver tongue

Noun CEFR B2
ˌsɪlvəˈtʌŋ

Definitions

  1. The trait of being articulate and clever at speaking, often in a deceitful way.
    idiomatic
  2. The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia).
    US

Equivalents

Españolpico de oro
Portuguêslíngua afiada
Русскийзлатоуст
4 more languages

Examples

“[H]e passed into the saloon, where Nina presided; and here his fair person and silver tongue […”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

silver top silver train silver tree silver trevally silver trout silver tsunami

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