Eloquent: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Eloquent adjective. Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
How to say it
EL-uh-kwunt/ˈɛləkwənt/
3 syllables, stressed on the first (EL).
Meanings
- Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
- Clearly expressing a feeling or fact without words.
Eloquent in a sentence
Her eloquent speech at the funeral left the whole room in tears.
The empty chairs were an eloquent comment on the new opening hours.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- articulate
- fluent
- expressive
- silver-tongued
Opposite:
- inarticulate
- halting
Where eloquent comes from
From Latin eloqui, to speak out.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The empty chairs were an _____ comment on the new opening hours.
- eloquent
- loquacious
- laconic
Show the answer
eloquent: The empty chairs were an eloquent comment on the new opening hours.