Dictionary

gift of tongues

Definition of GIFT OF TONGUES

:  a charisma identified by ecstatic usually unintelligible speech
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of GIFT OF TONGUES

from the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:1–13
First Known Use: 1560

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: gift overPrevious Word in the Dictionary: gift of gabAll Words Near: gift of tongues
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears