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eloquent
fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
Synonyms
- articulate
- expressive
- persuasive
Antonyms
- inarticulate
eloquent in a sentence
Her eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.
Her eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.
Where it comes from
From Latin eloqui 'to speak out'
Memory hook
ELOQUENT speakers speak E-LOUD-ly and clearly.
Word parts
- loc/loq — speech
eloquent: e- (out) + loqu (speak)
Read it in context
- Gardens Beneath the Forest Nature