"honey-tongued" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more honey-tongued [comparative], most honey-tongued [superlative]
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  1. Sweet-speaking; persuasive; seductive. Related terms: honey-mouthed, silver-tongued Translations (sweet-speaking, persuasive): liukaskielinen (Finnish), lippiäkeeli (Ingrian)
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