Definition

Having a particular kind of tongue or manner of speaking.

Example

She is known for her sharp-tongued remarks that often catch people off guard.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who is really tongued when they speak?

Yeah, I know what you mean; some people can be quite sharp with their words.

It's interesting how a tongued comment can change the mood of a conversation.

Absolutely! It’s all about how you express your thoughts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have touched or tasted something with the tongue; to have spoken or expressed something.

Example

He tongued the ice cream to see if it was cold enough.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how she tongued that ice cream cone?

Yeah, it was hilarious!

I can't believe she actually tongued it like that in public.

Root Explanation

Tongued → It is formed from "tongue" (from Old English "tunge", meaning the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking) and "-ed" (a suffix used to form the past tense or to indicate a characteristic). The word "tongued" refers to having a tongue or being characterized by a specific type of tongue.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'tongue' as the organ we use for speaking and tasting, and remember that 'tongued' means having a particular type of tongue or characteristic related to it.

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