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adjective
1.
having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech: an eloquent orator.
2.
characterized by forceful and appropriate expression: an eloquent speech.
3.
movingly expressive: looks eloquent of disgust.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Latin ēloquent- (stem of ēloquēns, present participle of ēloquī) speaking out, eloquent, equivalent to ē- e- + loqu- speak + -ent- -ent
1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Latin ēloquent- (stem of ēloquēns, present participle of ēloquī) speaking out, eloquent, equivalent to ē- e- + loqu- speak + -ent- -ent
Related forms
el·o·quent·ly, adverb
el·o·quent·ness, noun
non·el·o·quent, adjective
non·el·o·quent·ly, adverb
qua·si-el·o·quent, adjective
EXPANDqua·si-el·o·quent·ly, adverb
su·per·el·o·quent, adjective
su·per·el·o·quent·ly, adverb
un·el·o·quent, adjective
un·el·o·quent·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
Eloquent, fluent, articulate, expressive are adjectives that characterize speech or speakers notable for their effectiveness. Eloquent suggests clarity and power: an eloquent plea for disarmament. Fluent, with a root sense of flowing, refers to easy, smooth, facile speech: fluent in three languages. Articulate characterizes a clear and effective speaker or speech: an articulate spokesman for tax reform. Expressive focuses on rendering intelligible or meaningful the ideas or feelings of a speaker or writer and implies an especially effective, vivid use of language: a deeply moving, powerfully expressive evocation of a city childhood. See also fluent.
Eloquent, fluent, articulate, expressive are adjectives that characterize speech or speakers notable for their effectiveness. Eloquent suggests clarity and power: an eloquent plea for disarmament. Fluent, with a root sense of flowing, refers to easy, smooth, facile speech: fluent in three languages. Articulate characterizes a clear and effective speaker or speech: an articulate spokesman for tax reform. Expressive focuses on rendering intelligible or meaningful the ideas or feelings of a speaker or writer and implies an especially effective, vivid use of language: a deeply moving, powerfully expressive evocation of a city childhood. See also fluent.
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Eloquent
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Example Sentences
- There are games to make you smarter, fitter, and more eloquent.
- He was eloquent and profound and spoke from the depths of his heart.
- At least the article seemed pretty eloquent and witty, making it an enjoyable read.
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Word Origin & History
eloquent
late 14c., from Fr. éloquent, from L. eloquentem, prp. of eloqui "to speak out" (see eloquence). Related: Eloquently.
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