Phrase guide

sweet talker

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈswiːt ˈtɔːkə(ɹ)/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Someone who uses insincere flattery; a flatterer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Although she knew he would break her heart, she couldn't resist the sweet talker with his southern charm.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: charmer, flatterer

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

someone with an assured and ingratiating manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: smoothie, smoothy, charmer

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hypocrite, dissembler, dissimulator, phony, phoney, pretender

History

Etymology

Compound of sweet + talker