redegewandt

eloquent, articulate

adjective RAY-de-ge-vant Rare

Also means

silver-tongued

Usage Note

Redegewandt literally 'agile in speech' and is always complimentary. It emphasises fluency and persuasiveness rather than deep content; often used of politicians, salespeople, or lawyers.

Examples

"Der redegewandte 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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