sil·ver-tongued

[sil-ver-tuhngd]
adjective
persuasive; eloquent: a silver-tongued orator.

Origin:
1585–95

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silver-tongued
 
adj
persuasive; eloquent: silver-tongued salesman

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Silver-tongued is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example sentences
Given the silver-tongued, narcissistic demagogue that he is, it is not surprising that he is claiming credit.
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