silver-tongued
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The leader of the band is a silver-tongued fellow named Edgin Darvis played with great good cheer by Chris Pine.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023
The large supporting cast are largely forgettable, save the aforementioned Brody and the fabulous Oyelowo, because they get the best dialogue and deliver it smoothly, like silver-tongued salesmen.
From Salon • Sep. 16, 2022
Back in Season 1, Billy Porter won the Emmy for his portrayal as silver-tongued emcee Pray Tell.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2022
Vidal is a plum role, and the wonderful Edwards is suitably dapper and silver-tongued, not least when on the offensive: “Do you read?” he asks Buckley.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2021
“The High King Balekin is a friend to my lady’s Court,” Cardan says, silver-tongued in his silver fox mask.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
