eloquent
Translation
eloquent, articulate, fluent, persuasive
Examples
He gave an eloquent speech.
He gave an eloquent speech.
Her silence was an eloquent protest.
Her silence was an eloquent protest.
Grammar Patterns
((an eloquent sth.)) describes (sth.) as fluent or persuasive He gave an eloquent speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: articulate, fluent, persuasive; Antonyms: inarticulate
Etymology
From Latin 'eloquens', the present participle of 'eloqui' (to speak out). Same root as 'eloquence'.
Memory Tips
A person who has 'eloquence' is 'eloquent'. Remember them as a noun-adjective pair.