Eloquent: meaning, definitions and examples
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eloquent
[ ˈɛl.ə.kwənt ]
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
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
Word origin
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.