silver tongue

Definition

The trait of being articulate and clever at speaking, often in a deceitful way.

Etymology

From silver (adjective, noun) + tongue (noun). Sense 1 (“trait of being articulate and clever at speaking”) is probably from silver-tongued, which is attested earlier than the noun.

Example Sentences

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