smooth-talking

adjective
UK: /ˈsmuːθˌtɔːkɪŋ/
US: /ˈsmuːθˌtɔːkɪŋ/

  1. Good at persuading people, often in a way that is not sincere.

    1. He is a smooth-talking salesman who can sell anything to anyone.
    2. Be careful of smooth-talking people who promise you the world but deliver nothing.

Synonyms

eloquent glib articulate slick persuasive
smooth-talking noun

  1. The act of persuading someone, often insincerely.

    1. His smooth-talking got him out of trouble again.
    2. She was immune to his smooth-talking and saw right through his lies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "smooth-talking" is /ˈsmuːθˌtɔːkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsmuːθˌtɔːkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "smooth-talking": eloquent, glib, articulate, slick, persuasive.

Example usage of "smooth-talking": "He is a smooth-talking salesman who can sell anything to anyone.". More examples on the page.