What does Eloquent mean?
Definitions for Eloquent
ˈɛl ə kwəntelo·quent
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Princeton's WordNet
eloquent, facile, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spokenadjective
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
"able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"
Wiktionary
eloquentadjective
fluently persuasive and articulate
eloquentadjective
effective in expressing meaning by speech
Etymology: eloquens, present participle of eloqui, from e + loqui.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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
eloquent
Eloquence is fluent, forcible, elegant or persuasive speaking.
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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
Eloquentadjective
having the power of expressing strong emotions or forcible arguments in an elevated, impassioned, and effective manner; as, an eloquent orator or preacher
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
Etymology: [F. loquent, L. eloquens, -entis, p. pr. of eloqui to speak out, declaim; e + loqui to speak. See Loquacious.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Eloquent in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Eloquent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of Eloquent in a Sentence
“Aberjhani's voice should be heard around the world. He is an extraordinarily gifted writer whose words are more than inspirational, intriguing, and eloquent ... they are poetry in motion.”
You can't understand how important Anthony Kennedy affirmative action opinion is without understanding Anthony Kennedy earlier jurisprudence, for decades, Anthony Kennedy has been the court's most eloquent voice on the need to be color blind -- why Anthony Kennedy changed Anthony Kennedy mind is something historians will debate for decades.
I may not be the most eloquent, but I learned early that eloquence won't draw oil from the ground, i may sometimes be a little awkward, but there's nothing self-conscious in my love of country. I am Barbara Bush -- but I hear the quiet people others don't.
Money will say more in one moment than the most eloquent lover can in years.
The country has lost one of its most passionate and eloquent voices for the cause of justice.
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- فصحى, فصيح, بليغArabic
- красноречив, изразителенBulgarian
- eloqüentCatalan, Valencian
- eloquent, redegewandtGerman
- εύγλωττοςGreek
- elocuenteSpanish
- berritsuBasque
- فصیحPersian
- kaunopuheinen, vakuuttavaFinnish
- éloquentFrench
- deas-bhriathrachScottish Gaelic
- jeih-ocklaghManx
- सुवक्ताHindi
- ékesszólóHungarian
- պերճախոսArmenian
- pedissequo, verboso, eloquente, articolato, loquaceItalian
- 爽やか, 雄弁, 三寸な, 口八丁なJapanese
- eloquentesLatin
- wahapūMāori
- красноречив, речитMacedonian
- welbespraakt, eloquent, welsprekendDutch
- eloquentePortuguese
- выразительный, красноречивыйRussian
- elokvent, slående, träffande, talande, vältaligSwedish
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