eloquent

/ˈɛləkwənt/adjective

Able to express ideas in a smooth, powerful, and convincing way, in speech or writing.

Example sentence

“His eloquent toast at the wedding left several guests wiping away tears.”

Also used of things: an eloquent silence, an eloquent gesture, meaning expressive without words. The noun is 'eloquence'.

Featured as word of the day on April 6, 2026.

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