What does eloquent mean?
Eloquent means Fluently persuasive and articulate..
Eloquent
/ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Fluently persuasive and articulate..
Definitions by Sense
- Fluently persuasive and articulate.
- Effective in expressing meaning by speech.
- (medicine) Relating to areas in the brain that serve an identifiable neurological function, in which injury leads to focal deficits or disability.
Example Sentences
an eloquent writer
He certainly waxed eloquent on his article.
an eloquent article
Lydiard was diagnosed shortly after new year following speech disturbance and subtle memory issues. He has a high-grade glioma, an aggressive malignant primary brain tumour in the left side. It is in the “eloquent brain”, very close to the part that controls speech, and would have been considered untreatable in the past.
Synonyms for eloquent
Antonyms for eloquent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more eloquent
- most eloquent
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for eloquent?
Common synonyms include articulate, well-spoken, facile, fluent.
What is the opposite of eloquent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use eloquent in a sentence?
an eloquent writer
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