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单词 tongue-tied
释义

tongue-tied

adjective

ˈtəŋ-ˌtīd How to pronounce tongue-tied (audio)
1
: unable or disinclined to speak freely (as from shyness)
2
: affected with tongue-tie

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tongue-tied

adjective

ˈtəŋ-ˌtīd
: unable to speak clearly or freely (as from shyness)

Medical Definition

tongue-tied

adjective

ˈtəŋ-ˌtīd How to pronounce tongue-tied (audio)
: characteristic of or affected with tongue-tie

tongue-tied

adjective

as in speechless
unable to speak because you are nervous or shy She became tongue-tied whenever he was around. He gets tongue-tied in front of crowds.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • speechless
  • mute
  • inarticulate
  • incomprehensible
  • incoherent
  • silent
  • voiceless
  • taciturn
  • reserved
  • quiet
  • uncommunicative
  • reticent
  • laconic
  • closemouthed
  • tight-lipped
  • wordless
  • mum
  • nonspeaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • loquacious
  • talkative
  • vocal
  • communicative
  • garrulous
  • chatty
  • expansive
  • talky
  • gabby
  • speaking
  • blabby
  • talking
  • eloquent
  • voluble
  • articulate
  • fluent
  • expatiating
  • speaking out
  • speaking up
  • articulating
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