tongue-tied
tongue-tied
Definition
tongue·-tied (-tīd′)
adjective
- having a condition of tongue-tie
- speechless from amazement, embarrassment, etc.
tongue-tied
Synonyms
tongue-tied
modif.
tongue-tied
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- so: When the interviewer asks a question, you get so tongue-tied you can't answer the question.
- somewhat: Yet, visiting Strasbourg yesterday to address the European Parliament for the first time, he became somewhat tongue-tied.
- too: The evident blush proclaims his shame, tho he himself is too tongue-tied, despite his wish, to apologize.
Used with adjective complement
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