eloquent

(ĕl'ə-kwənt)
adj.

1. Characterized by persuasive, powerful discourse: an eloquent speaker; an eloquent sermon.
2. Vividly or movingly expressive: a look eloquent with compassion. See synonyms at expressive.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin ēloquēns, ēloquent-, present participle of ēloquī, to speak out. See elocution.]

eloquently el'o·quent·ly adv.
eloquentness el'o·quent·ness n.

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adjective

1. Fluently persuasive and forceful: articulate, facund, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken. See words.
2. Exceedingly dignified in form, tone, or style: elevated, exalted, grand, high, high-flown, lofty. See high/low, style/good style/bad style.
3. Effectively conveying meaning, feeling, or mood: expressive, meaning, meaningful, significant. See express, show/hide.

adj

Definition: having a way with words
Antonyms: dull, inarticulate

IN BRIEF: Having the ability to use words well, or express emotion or feeling in lofty and impassioned speech.

They are eloquent who can speak low things acutely, and of great things with dignity, and of moderate things with temper. — Cicero, Roman orator, statesman, philosopher and writer.

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• Wise, Mature, or Experienced

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