adj

eloquent

EHL-uh-kwuhnt

adj

Able to express ideas fluently, persuasively, and with polish, especially in speech.

"She gave an eloquent speech that moved the whole audience."

"He's remarkably eloquent for someone so young."

How to Use Eloquent

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGood with words — fluent, persuasive, and polished when speaking or writing.

Common pairings

eloquent speaker eloquent argument eloquent defense

more eloquent comparative, most eloquent superlative

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She gave an _____ speech that moved the whole audience.

From Latin eloquens, "speaking out," the present participle of eloqui, "to speak out."

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