Definitions for ELOQUENT
ˈɛl ə kwəntelo·quent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

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

   expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eloquent

   Eloquence is fluent, forcible, elegant or persuasive speaking.

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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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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How to pronounce ELOQUENT?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say ELOQUENT in sign language?

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. Baron Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett:

   It's tough watching a good idea lose because its backers are less eloquent or have less clout than its opponents.

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. Morris Dees:

   The country has lost one of its most passionate and eloquent voices for the cause of justice.

5. Elizabeth Warren:

   You see someone as transparently competent and eloquent and on fire as Elizabeth Warren and then you hear some guys just are not into voting for a woman. Why do guys feel so threatened by the idea of a woman president?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ELOQUENT
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eloquent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=ELOQUENT
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloquent
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ELOQUENT
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ELOQUENT