Eloquent: meaning, definitions and examples

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eloquent

 

[ ˈɛl.ə.kwənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

spoken language

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Synonyms

articulate, expressive, fluent, persuasive, silver-tongued

Examples of usage

  • An eloquent spokesperson for the environmental movement
  • An eloquent speaker at the conference
  • Her eloquent words touched the hearts of many
Context #2 | Adjective

art

Clearly expressing or indicating something.

Synonyms

expressive, meaningful, revealing, significant

Examples of usage

  • The painting was an eloquent representation of the artist's emotions
  • The sculpture provided an eloquent commentary on the human condition

Translations

Translations of the word "eloquent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eloquente

🇮🇳 प्रभावी वक्ता

🇩🇪 beredt

🇮🇩 fasih

🇺🇦 красномовний

🇵🇱 elokwentny

🇯🇵 雄弁な (ゆうべんな)

🇫🇷 éloquent

🇪🇸 elocuente

🇹🇷 etkili konuşan

🇰🇷 웅변의

🇸🇦 بليغ

🇨🇿 výmluvný

🇸🇰 výrečný

🇨🇳 雄辩的

🇸🇮 zgovoren

🇮🇸 mælsk

🇰🇿 шешен

🇬🇪 მეტყველი

🇦🇿 dilavər

🇲🇽 elocuente

Etymology

The word 'eloquent' originated from the Latin word 'eloquentem', meaning fluent or persuasive in speech. Over time, it has evolved to encompass not just spoken language, but also written expression and artistic representation. The ability to be eloquent has long been valued in society for its power to influence and inspire others.

See also: eloquence, eloquently.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,007 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.