Eloquent
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/
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
- fluently persuasive and articulate
- effective in expressing meaning by speech
Usage notes
Eloquent expresses stronger praise than do articulate or well-spoken.