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eloquent

/ˈɛl.ə.kwənt/
el · o · quent
Adverb:eloquently
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• adjective

1

Fluent, persuasive, and expressive in speaking or writing.

Example

"The keynote speaker delivered an eloquent address on the importance of global literacy."

2

Clearly revealing, indicating, or expressing an emotion, meaning, or quality without using words.

Example

"The weathered stone ruins stood as an eloquent reminder of the region's ancient history."

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• Rhymes for eloquent

• Nearby Words

elopement
eloper
eloquence
eloquent
eloquently
elqui
else

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century via Old French from Latin 'eloquentem', the present participle of 'eloqui' ('to speak out'), formed from 'ex-' ('out') and 'loqui' ('to speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eloquent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eloquent
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