Word meaning
eloquent
adjective · EL-uh-kwent
What does eloquent mean?
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
Eloquent in a sentence
“Her eloquent toast had half the room in tears.”
Synonyms for eloquent
- articulate
- expressive
- silver-tongued
Where does eloquent come from?
From Latin eloqui, "to speak out."
How to remember eloquent
- Say it out loud a few times: EL-uh-kwent.
- Write one sentence of your own using eloquent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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