English · Adjectives
eloquent
/ˈel.ə.kwənt/
[/ˈel.ə.kwənt/]
fluent and persuasive
Advancedadjective
Definition
Fluent, expressive, and persuasive in speaking or writing.
Example
Her eloquent defence of the proposal won over even the most sceptical members of the board.
Her eloquent defence of the proposal won over even the most sceptical members of the board.
Etymology
From Latin 'eloqui' (to speak out), from 'e-' plus 'loqui' (to speak).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in descriptions of speech, writing, and persuasion.