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Meaning of eloquent
Having a fluent quality, with a strong ability to persuade or convince through speech or writing
Etymology of eloquent
The word "eloquent" originates from the Latin "eloquens," meaning "speaking fluently" or "eloquent," which is derived from "eloqui," meaning "to speak out"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals with exceptional public speaking skills, dating back to ancient Rome and Greece
Synonyms
articulate
fluent
expressive
silver-tongued
well-spoken
voluble
loquacious
garrulous
effusive
communicative
persuasive
convincing
compelling
rhetorical
oratorical
grandiloquent
magniloquent
verbose
prolix
talkative
chatty
gregarious
affable
debonair
urbane
suave
smooth-talking
silver-mouthed
gifted
talented
Definitions
- Having a natural talent for using language effectively and persuasively
- * Using language in a way that is fluent and persuasive, especially in public speaking
Usage Examples
- The eloquent speaker captivated the audience with her passionate words
- * He was known for his eloquent writing style, which conveyed complex ideas with clarity and precision
Antonyms
inarticulate
tongue-tied
mute
silent
incoherent
incomprehensible
unintelligible
uncommunicative
reserved
reticent
taciturn
laconic
terse
curt
brusque
abrupt
monosyllabic
unexpressive
dull
flat
lifeless