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Definitions for: Eloquent [adj] expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"
Webster (1913) Definition: El"o*quent, a. [F. ['e]loquent, L. eloquens, -entis,
p. pr. of eloqui to speak out, declaim; e + loqui to speak.
See Loquacious.]
1. Having the power of expressing strong emotions or forcible
arguments in an elevated, impassioned, and effective
manner; as, an eloquent orator or preacher.
O Death, all-eloquent! You only prove What dust we
dote on when 't is man we love. --Pope.
2. Adapted to express strong emotion or to state facts
arguments with fluency and power; as, an eloquent address
or statement; an eloquent appeal to a jury.
Synonyms: articulate, facile, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken
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