# silver-tongued

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌsɪlvəˈtʌŋd/

## Definitions
1. Articulate and charming in speech; eloquent; also, having a pleasant-sounding voice or way of speaking.

## Etymology
From silver (“(noun) lustrous, white, metallic element; (adjective) consisting or made of silver; (figurative) soft and clear in sound; eloquent”) + tongued (“having a particular manner of speaking”), referring to the clear musical tone produced when silver is struck.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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