Eloquent
Sometimes silence speaks volumes, and sometimes a paragraph lands so cleanly that listeners remember the phrasing, not just the point.
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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Memory trick
Think "E-LOQUENT" = "E (electronic) LOQUENT (speaking well)." Or remember "eloquent = elegant speaking."
Examples
The speaker delivered an eloquent speech that moved the audience to tears.
Her eloquent writing style made complex ideas accessible to everyone.
His silence was eloquent, speaking volumes without words.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
From Latin eloquentem "eloquent," from eloqui "to speak out," from ex- "out" + loqui "to speak."
Usage Notes
Used to describe both verbal and written communication that is particularly effective and moving.
Real-life contexts
Compliment speakers: "That was an eloquent presentation."
Describe writing: "Her eloquent prose captivated readers."
Use for non-verbal: "His silence was eloquent."
Common Mistakes
Eloquence is not just about using fancy words, it's about effective, persuasive communication.
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Part of Speech
adjective
Difficulty
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