What does Eloquent mean?

Definitions for Eloquent
ˈɛl ə kwəntelo·quent

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. eloquent, facile, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spokenadjective

    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

    "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"

Wiktionary

  1. eloquentadjective

    fluently persuasive and articulate

  2. eloquentadjective

    effective in expressing meaning by speech

  3. Etymology: eloquens, present participle of eloqui, from e + loqui.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Eloquentadjective

    Having the power of oratory; having the power of fluent and elegant speech.

    Etymology: eloquens, Latin.

    The Lord of hosts doth take away the captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counsellor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator. Is. iii. 3.

    O death! all eloquent, you only prove
    What dust we dote on, when ’tis man we love. Alexander Pope.

Wikipedia

  1. eloquent

    Eloquence is fluent, forcible, elegant or persuasive speaking.

ChatGPT

  1. eloquent

    Eloquent refers to the ability to express oneself clearly, persuasively and effectively, especially in speeches or writing. It involves the use of rich and powerful language, grammar, and style to communicate merit, compelling emotions, or thoughtful arguments. Eloquent communication is articulate, impressive, and engaging, often inspiring or moving those who receive it.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Eloquentadjective

    having the power of expressing strong emotions or forcible arguments in an elevated, impassioned, and effective manner; as, an eloquent orator or preacher

  2. Eloquentadjective

    adapted to express strong emotion or to state facts arguments with fluency and power; as, an eloquent address or statement; an eloquent appeal to a jury

  3. Etymology: [F. loquent, L. eloquens, -entis, p. pr. of eloqui to speak out, declaim; e + loqui to speak. See Loquacious.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Eloquent

    el′o-kwent, adj. having the power of speaking with fluency, elegance, and force: containing eloquence: persuasive.—n. El′oquence, the utterance of strong emotion in correct, appropriate, expressive, and fluent language: the art which produces fine speaking: persuasive speech.—adv. El′oquently. [L. eloquens, -entis, pr.p. of eloqui.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Eloquent in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Eloquent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Eloquent in a Sentence

  1. Jennifer Aniston:

    The division thats been taking place, the complete chaos thats existing. When people show greed and bad behavior and a lack of gratitude. Its so hard to put this in an eloquent way. When you see people behaving badly and hurting other people, that makes me very angry. And abuse of animals, obviously.

  2. Magha:

    A good man?s intellect is piercing, yet inflicts no wound; his actions are deliberate, yet bold; his heart is warm, but never burns; his speech is eloquent, yet ever true.

  3. Henry Fielding:

    Money will say more in one moment than the most eloquent lover can in years.

  4. Aloo Denish Obiero:

    Books are the silent but eloquent mentors, holding the power to ignite minds, kindle passions, and shape destinies.

  5. Bill Clinton:

    Dale Bumpers was a governor of profound historical importance, the most eloquent defender of our constitution in the Senate, a man who put his considerable gifts of wisdom, wit, and passion to work for the common good, the entire state mourns the loss of an Arkansas legend.

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