gift of the gab
Natural verbal fluency
The gift of the gab is a natural talent for speaking easily and persuasively.
Someone with this gift can charm, convince, or entertain through conversation alone: He could sell anything with his gift of the gab.
The expression is slightly informal and often carries a hint of admiration mixed with wariness—smooth talkers aren't always trustworthy.
Inclined to speak much
- loquaciousInclined to talk much
- garrulousTediously long-winded
- volubleInclined to talk freely
- chattyInclined to converse freely
conversational · gabby · gregarious · sociable · effusive · rambling · prattling · yammering
Express clearly, or well-spoken
- fluentSpeaking smoothly, effortlessly
- silver-tonguedPersuasively articulate speaker
- well-spokenSpeaking with refinement
- eloquentFluent and persuasive
expressive · smooth-talking · glib · mellifluous · oratorical · rhetorical · persuasive · coherent
Frequency of sound
- spielPersuasive extended talk
- patterQuick rehearsed speech
- smooth-talkerPersuasive, flattering speaker
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
networking · hustling · rapport-building · cold-calling · prospecting · closing · upselling · presentation
talkative
Inclined to speak much
- loquaciousInclined to talk much
- garrulousTediously long-winded
- volubleInclined to talk freely
chatty · conversational · gabby · gregarious · sociable · effusive · rambling · prattling · yammering · nattering
articulate
Express clearly, or well-spoken
- fluentSpeaking smoothly, effortlessly
- silver-tonguedPersuasively articulate speaker
- well-spokenSpeaking with refinement
eloquent · expressive · smooth-talking · glib · mellifluous · oratorical · rhetorical · persuasive · coherent · lucid
pitch
Frequency of sound
- spielPersuasive extended talk
- patterQuick rehearsed speech
- smooth-talkerPersuasive, flattering speaker
negotiation · networking · hustling · rapport-building · cold-calling · prospecting · closing · upselling · presentation · promotion
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
wisecracks · clever · quick-witted · sharp · humorous · playful · puns · jokes · anecdotes · raillery
gift of the gabtongue-tied
Unable to express oneself
inarticulate · at a loss for words · speechless · lost for words · halting speech
gift of the gabunpersuasive
Failing to convince
unconvincing · charmless · socially awkward · uncharismatic · wooden
gift of the gabman of few words
Someone who rarely speaks
woman of few words · reticent · reserved · tight-lipped · laconic