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honey-toungued
01
talking in a pleasing manner, often to charm or manipulate others
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most honey-tongued
Comparative
more honey-tongued
gradable
domain
speech, behavior, persuasion
Examples
A honey-tongued salesman, promising miracles with each product he pitches.
02
(of a text, statement, etc.) written or spoken in a smooth, flattering, and insincere manner, aiming to persuade or impress others
Examples
His honey-tongued compliments were so smooth that it was hard to tell if he truly meant them.
