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Eloquent

Verb / ˈelʌkwʌnt / Another word for eloquent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word eloquent means fluent, articulate, and persuasive in speaking or writing.

Synonyms & similar words

smoothspoken silvertongued silver fluent facile articulate expressive fluent persuasive rhetorical silver-tongued smooth-spoken well-spoken communicative voluble glib facile talkative verbose wordy cogent compelling convincing effective potent

Synonyms by register

Formal

articulate persuasive expressive fluent

Informal

well-spoken silver-tongued gifted with words

Literary

rhetorical sonorous

Antonyms

inarticulate tongue-tied mute speechless unexpressive taciturn

Common collocations

  • eloquent speaker
  • eloquent plea
  • eloquent silence
  • eloquent argument
  • eloquent prose
  • eloquent defense
  • eloquent speech

Word family

noun eloquence
adjective eloquent
adverb eloquently

Usage note

Eloquent describes someone or something that is very good at speaking or writing, and that expresses ideas clearly and effectively. It often implies a persuasive or moving quality.

Example sentences

  1. The politician's eloquent speech won over the crowd.
  2. The writer's eloquent prose was captivating.
  3. The teacher's eloquent explanation helped the students understand the concept.
  4. She had an eloquent way of expressing her thoughts.
  5. The CEO's eloquent presentation impressed the investors.

Quotes

  • Eloquent words are not necessarily true.
  • An eloquent silence is better than meaningless words.
  • Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly.

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