Also means
silver-tongued
Usage Note
Redgewandt literally 'agile in speech' and is always complimentary. It emphasises fluency and persuasiveness rather than deep content. Less formal than eloquent (which also exists in German) and often used in descriptions of politicians, salespeople, or lawyers.
Examples
"Der redgewandte Anwalt überzeugte die Geschworenen mit ruhiger Stimme."
Natural Translation
The eloquent lawyer convinced the jury with a calm voice.
Literal Translation
The articulate lawyer convinced the jurors with calm voice.
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