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(eləkwənt)

1. adjective

Speech or writing that is eloquent is well expressed and effective in persuading people.

I heard him make a very eloquent speech at that dinner.

Synonyms: silver-tongued, moving, powerful, effective More Synonyms of eloquent

eloquence uncountable noun

...the eloquence of his prose. [+ of]

Synonyms: expressiveness, significance, meaningfulness, pointedness More Synonyms of eloquent

Synonyms: fluency, effectiveness, oratory, expressiveness More Synonyms of eloquent

eloquently adverb [ADVERB with verb]

Jan speaks eloquently about her art.

2. adjective

A person who is eloquent is good at speaking and able to persuade people.

[approval]

He was eloquent about his love of books.

...one particularly eloquent German critic.

eloquence uncountable noun

I wish I'd had the eloquence of Helmut Schmidt. [+ of]

Synonyms: expressiveness, significance, meaningfulness, pointedness More Synonyms of eloquent

Synonyms: fluency, effectiveness, oratory, expressiveness More Synonyms of eloquent

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eloquent in British English

(ˈɛləkwənt)

adjective

(of speech, writing, etc) characterized by fluency and persuasiveness

visibly or vividly expressive, as of an emotion

an eloquent yawn

Derived forms

eloquently (ˈeloquently)

adverb

Word origin

C14: from Latin ēloquēns, from ēloquī to speak out, from loquī to speak

eloquent in American English

(ˈɛləkwənt)

adjective

having, or characterized by, eloquence; fluent, forceful, and persuasive

vividly expressive

an eloquent sigh

Derived forms

eloquently (ˈeloquently)

adverb

Word origin

ME & OFr < L eloquens, prp. of eloqui, to speak out, utter < e-, out + loqui, to speak

Examples of 'eloquent' in a sentence
eloquent

The use of colour and the sound design are particularly eloquent.Great comedians don't necessarily make eloquent presenters.Therefore his speech was unusually eloquent'.Her writing is eloquent and profound, but this is rarely the first thing that you will read about her.I can understand why he may not want to wax eloquent on the past 12 months.Don't make eloquent speeches; be concise.

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British English: eloquent ADJECTIVE

Speech or writing that is eloquent is well expressed and effective in persuading people.

I heard him make a very eloquent speech at that dinner.

American English: eloquent
Brazilian Portuguese: eloquente
Chinese: 雄辩的
European Spanish: elocuente
French: éloquent
German: wortgewandt
Italian: eloquente
Japanese: 説得力のある
Korean: 설득력이 있는
European Portuguese: eloquente
Latin American Spanish: elocuente

Chinese translation of 'eloquent'

eloquent

(ˈɛləkwənt)

adj

[speech, description] 有说(說)服力的 (yǒu shuōfúlì de)
[person] 能言善辩(辯)的 (néng yán shàn biàn de)

1 (adjective) in the sense of silver-tongued

Definition

(of a person) able to speak in a fluent and persuasive manner

She made a very eloquent speech at the dinner.

Synonyms

silver-tongued

moving

powerful

a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader

effective

You can't make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion.

stirring

articulate

He is an articulate young man.

persuasive

a persuasive argument against reform

graceful

forceful

This is a forceful argument for joining them.

fluent

He is fluent in Arabic, French and English.

expressive

well-expressed

Opposites

halting

stumbling

faltering

hesitant

speechless

inarticulate

tongue-tied

wordless

2 (adjective) in the sense of expressive

Definition

visibly or vividly expressive

Her only reply was an eloquent glance at the clock.

Synonyms

expressive

All his poems are expressive of his love for nature.

telling

pointed

revealing

significant

The old woman gave her a significant glance.

pregnant

There was a long, pregnant silence.

vivid

one of the most vivid personalities in tennis

meaningful

The two exchanged a quick, meaningful look.

indicative

Often physical appearance is indicative of how a person feels.

suggestive

Additional synonyms

in the sense of articulate

Definition

distinct, clear, or definite

He is an articulate young man.

Synonyms

expressive,

clear,

effective,

vocal,

meaningful,

understandable,

coherent,

persuasive,

fluent,

eloquent,

lucid,

comprehensible,

communicative,

intelligible

in the sense of effective

Definition

impressive

You can't make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion.

Synonyms

powerful,

strong,

convincing,

persuasive,

telling,

impressive,

compelling,

potent,

forceful,

striking,

emphatic,

weighty,

forcible,

cogent

in the sense of fluent

Definition

able to speak or write with ease

He is fluent in Arabic, French and English.

Synonyms

able to speak or write,

natural,

articulate,

clear,

easy,

ready,

flowing,

smooth

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释义	Trends of eloquent View usage for: eloquent (eləkwənt) 1. adjective Speech or writing that is eloquent is well expressed and effective in persuading people. I heard him make a very eloquent speech at that dinner. Synonyms: silver-tongued, moving, powerful, effective More Synonyms of eloquent eloquence uncountable noun ...the eloquence of his prose. [+ of] Synonyms: expressiveness, significance, meaningfulness, pointedness More Synonyms of eloquent Synonyms: fluency, effectiveness, oratory, expressiveness More Synonyms of eloquent eloquently adverb [ADVERB with verb] Jan speaks eloquently about her art. 2. adjective A person who is eloquent is good at speaking and able to persuade people. [approval] He was eloquent about his love of books. ...one particularly eloquent German critic. eloquence uncountable noun I wish I'd had the eloquence of Helmut Schmidt. [+ of] Synonyms: expressiveness, significance, meaningfulness, pointedness More Synonyms of eloquent Synonyms: fluency, effectiveness, oratory, expressiveness More Synonyms of eloquent More Synonyms of eloquent eloquent in British English (ˈɛləkwənt) adjective 1. (of speech, writing, etc) characterized by fluency and persuasiveness 2. visibly or vividly expressive, as of an emotion an eloquent yawn Derived forms eloquently (ˈeloquently) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin ēloquēns, from ēloquī to speak out, from loquī to speak eloquent in American English (ˈɛləkwənt) adjective 1. having, or characterized by, eloquence; fluent, forceful, and persuasive 2. vividly expressive an eloquent sigh Derived forms eloquently (ˈeloquently) adverb Word origin ME & OFr < L eloquens, prp. of eloqui, to speak out, utter < e-, out + loqui, to speak Examples of 'eloquent' in a sentence eloquent The use of colour and the sound design are particularly eloquent. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Great comedians don't necessarily make eloquent presenters. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Therefore his speech was unusually eloquent'. The Times Literary Supplement (2012) Her writing is eloquent and profound, but this is rarely the first thing that you will read about her. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I can understand why he may not want to wax eloquent on the past 12 months. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Don't make eloquent speeches; be concise. Christianity Today (2000) In other languages eloquent British English: eloquent ADJECTIVE Speech or writing that is eloquent is well expressed and effective in persuading people. I heard him make a very eloquent speech at that dinner. American English: eloquent Brazilian Portuguese: eloquente Chinese: 雄辩的 European Spanish: elocuente French: éloquent German: wortgewandt Italian: eloquente Japanese: 説得力のある Korean: 설득력이 있는 European Portuguese: eloquente Latin American Spanish: elocuente Chinese translation of 'eloquent' eloquent (ˈɛləkwənt) adj [speech, description] 有说(說)服力的 (yǒu shuōfúlì de) [person] 能言善辩(辯)的 (néng yán shàn biàn de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of silver-tongued Definition (of a person) able to speak in a fluent and persuasive manner She made a very eloquent speech at the dinner. Synonyms silver-tongued moving powerful a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader effective You can't make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion. stirring articulate He is an articulate young man. persuasive a persuasive argument against reform graceful forceful This is a forceful argument for joining them. fluent He is fluent in Arabic, French and English. expressive well-expressed Opposites halting , stumbling , faltering , hesitant , speechless , inarticulate , tongue-tied , wordless 2 (adjective) in the sense of expressive Definition visibly or vividly expressive Her only reply was an eloquent glance at the clock. Synonyms expressive All his poems are expressive of his love for nature. telling pointed revealing significant The old woman gave her a significant glance. pregnant There was a long, pregnant silence. vivid one of the most vivid personalities in tennis meaningful The two exchanged a quick, meaningful look. indicative Often physical appearance is indicative of how a person feels. suggestive Additional synonyms in the sense of articulate Definition distinct, clear, or definite He is an articulate young man. Synonyms expressive, clear, effective, vocal, meaningful, understandable, coherent, persuasive, fluent, eloquent, lucid, comprehensible, communicative, intelligible in the sense of effective Definition impressive You can't make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion. Synonyms powerful, strong, convincing, persuasive, telling, impressive, compelling, potent, forceful, striking, emphatic, weighty, forcible, cogent in the sense of fluent Definition able to speak or write with ease He is fluent in Arabic, French and English. Synonyms able to speak or write, natural, articulate, clear, easy, ready, flowing, smooth Nearby words of eloquent elongated elope eloquence eloquent elsewhere elucidate elucidation Synonyms of 'eloquent' eloquent Explore 'eloquent' in the dictionary
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