Sentences

tongued in a sentence

a., v.

Definition

TONGUED: having difficulty in speaking or expressing oneself clearly, often due to nervousness or a physical condition.

Sample Sentences

  1. He was so tongue-tied during the presentation that he stumbled over his words.
  2. The ancient legend spoke of a dragon that was tongue-tied, unable to speak its own name.
  3. With her clever wit, she often left her opponents tongue-tied in debates.
  4. After the shocking announcement, many were left tongue-tied, struggling to find the right words.
  5. The artist's new painting seemed to communicate emotions that words could not, leaving viewers tongue-tied.

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