eloquent

Definition

Fluently persuasive and articulate.

Etymology

From Old French eloquent, from Latin eloquens (“speaking, having the faculty of speech, eloquent”), present participle of eloquor (“to speak out”), from e (“out”) + loquor (“to speak”).

Example Sentences

• "an eloquent writer"
• "He certainly waxed eloquent on his article."
• "an eloquent article"

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