WordValeeloquent
fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
In more detail
1. (adjective) able to speak or write in a fluent, expressive, and persuasive way
2. (adjective) expressing something clearly and powerfully without needing many words
Examples
- 1. The eloquent speaker moved the audience to tears with her words.
- 2. His eloquent silence showed more than any speech could have.
How to use eloquent
Eloquent describes both spoken and written communication that is fluent, moving, and persuasive. It often carries a positive, somewhat formal connotation and is used when someone expresses ideas with particular grace or power. It can also describe non-verbal communication (eloquent silence, an eloquent gesture) where meaning is conveyed without words.
Common phrases
- eloquent speaker
- eloquent silence
- eloquent testimony
- eloquent plea
- eloquent speech
- eloquent gesture
Synonyms
articulate · expressive · fluent · persuasive · silver-tongued
Opposites
inarticulate · tongue-tied · halting
Word family
eloquence (noun) · eloquently (adverb)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use eloquent simply to mean 'well-spoken' or 'clear,' but it carries a stronger sense of being persuasive, expressive, and often emotionally compelling rather than merely correct or understandable.
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