tongue-tied Synonyms
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Strongest:
- vocal
- garrulous
- chatty
- garrulous
- talkative
- vocal
- loquacious
- expansive
- expansive
- chatty
- speaking
- talky
- talkative
- talky
- speaking
- loquacious
- communicative
- communicative
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- articulate
- talking
- gabby
- fluent
- voluble
- voluble
- articulate
- eloquent
- blabby
- gabby
- blabby
- talking
- eloquent
- fluent
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tongue-tied Meaning
tongue-tied (s)
unable to express yourself clearly or fluently
tongue-tied (a.)
Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short fraenum.
Unable to speak freely, from whatever cause.
tongue-tied Sentence Examples
- Emily's nerves left her tongue-tied during her important presentation.
- The unexpected question rendered him tongue-tied, unable to articulate a coherent response.
- The sight of her crush sent a surge of emotions through her, leaving her tongue-tied and flustered.
- The sudden realization made him tongue-tied, unable to utter even a single word.
- After witnessing the horrific accident, the boy was tongue-tied, paralyzed by shock and terror.
- Sarah's fear of public speaking made her tongue-tied and unable to deliver her speech.
- The complicated medical terminology left her tongue-tied, unable to fully comprehend the doctor's explanation.
- The beautiful scenery left her tongue-tied, unable to find words to express its grandeur.
- The sudden loss of a loved one left him tongue-tied, unable to process the overwhelming grief.
- Despite his extensive preparation, the unexpected question left him tongue-tied and unable to complete his answer.
FAQs About the word tongue-tied
unable to express yourself clearly or fluentlyDestitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short f
incomprehensible, speechless, silent, inarticulate, incoherent,mute,voiceless, taciturn, uncommunicative, quiet
vocal, garrulous, chatty, garrulous, talkative, vocal, loquacious, expansive, expansive, chatty
Emily's nerves left her tongue-tied during her important presentation.
The unexpected question rendered him tongue-tied, unable to articulate a coherent response.
The sight of her crush sent a surge of emotions through her, leaving her tongue-tied and flustered.
The sudden realization made him tongue-tied, unable to utter even a single word.
