eloquent

/'eləkwənt/
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eloquent

The speaker gave an eloquent address to the attentive audience.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing: Describes someone who speaks or writes in a compelling, vivid, and effective manner.
    • Clearly expressing or indicating something: Describes an action, event, or object that powerfully and effectively conveys a feeling or meaning without words.
Usage and Examples

  • Describing a person's speech or writing:

    • The lawyer's eloquent closing argument moved the jury.
    • She is an eloquent writer who can explain complex ideas simply.

  • Describing something that expresses a feeling clearly:

    • His silence was more eloquent than any words of apology.
    • The monument is an eloquent tribute to the soldiers' sacrifice.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "Eloquent in (something)": Skilled and persuasive in a particular mode of expression.
    • She is eloquent in her defense of human rights.
  • "Eloquent of (something)": (Less common) Clearly expressive or indicative of a particular quality.
    • The ruins are eloquent of a glorious past.
Variants and Related Words
  • Eloquence (noun): The quality of being eloquent.
    • The politician was known for her eloquence.
  • Eloquently (adverb): In an eloquent manner.
    • He spoke eloquently about the need for change.
Synonyms
  • Articulate: Able to express ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Fluent: Able to express oneself easily and articulately.
  • Persuasive: Good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
  • Silver-tongued: Eloquent and persuasive in speaking.
Antonyms
  • Inarticulate: Unable to express ideas clearly.
  • Tongue-tied: Too shy or embarrassed to speak.
Idioms and Phrases
  • Silver-tongued orator: A person who is very eloquent and persuasive in public speaking. (This idiom uses "silver-tongued," a close synonym).
    • The senator was a silver-tongued orator who could captivate any audience.
eloquent

The speaker gave an eloquent address to the attentive audience.

Adjective
  1. expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
    • able to dazzle with his facile tongue
    • silver speech

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