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glib-tongued

/ˈɡlɪb ˌtʌŋd/

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adjective

/ˈɡlɪb ˌtʌŋd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который говорит гладко, бегло и убедительно, часто подразумевая неискренность или поверхностность.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who speaks in a smooth, fluent, and persuasive manner, often implying insincerity or superficiality.

  1. Artfully persuasive in speechC1formal

    Describes someone who speaks in a smooth, fluent, and often insincere way to persuade or charm others.

    ruКрасноречивый

    • The glib-tongued salesman convinced them to buy a car they didn't need.
    • She was a glib-tongued politician who could talk her way out of any situation.
    • His glib-tongued promises turned out to be empty.

    Synonymsglibplausiblesilver-tonguedslicksmarmysmooth-tonguedsuaveunctuous

    Antonymsgauchehaltinginarticulatetongue-tied

Forms
  • more glib-tongued comparative form
  • most glib-tongued superlative form