eloquent
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Able to express ideas clearly, fluently, and persuasively.
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Usage notes
"Eloquent" usually describes speech or writing, but it can also describe a gesture, as in "an eloquent silence".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Her _____ speech moved even the most skeptical members of the audience."
Answer: eloquent
In your own words, what does "eloquent" mean?
Able to express ideas clearly, fluently, and persuasively.
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