smooth-talking

/ˌsmuːð ˈtɔːkɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌsmuːð ˈtɔːkɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

smooth-talking — adjective

1. able to speak in a calm, friendly, and confident way so that people trust you an

1.形容詞B2
釋義

able to speak in a calm, friendly, and confident way so that people trust you and do what you want, even though you may not really mean what you say

例句

A smooth-talking salesman convinced Christopher to buy a car he could not afford.

smooth-talking + noun (typical attributive use before a person noun)

Trang ignored the smooth-talking stranger who promised her quick money online.

同義詞
  • glib

    stronger; stresses fluent speech with little real thought or honesty

  • persuasive

    neutral; convincing without the hint of dishonesty

  • slick

    informal; smooth and clever in a way people distrust

反義詞
  • blunt

    speaks plainly and honestly, even if it sounds harsh

  • sincere

    means what they say, with no hidden motive

文法句型

smooth-talking + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun and carries a negative tone — it suggests the person's pleasant words may hide dishonest intentions, so it is rarely a compliment.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher was very smooth-talking and we all loved her.
✅The teacher spoke clearly and we all loved her.
💡'smooth-talking' usually implies dishonesty, so it does not fit honest praise.