• Eloquent

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈɛl.əˌkwÉ™nt/

    Origin

    From Old French eloquent, from Latin eloquens ("speaking, having the faculty of speech, eloquent"), present participle of eloqui ("to speak out"), from e ("out") + loqui ("to speak").

    Full definition of eloquent

    Adjective

    eloquent

    1. fluently persuasive and articulate
    2. effective in expressing meaning by speech

    Usage notes

    Eloquent expresses stronger praise than do articulate or well-spoken.

    Derived terms

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