April 6, 2026
eloquent
/ˈɛləkwənt/adjective
Able to express ideas in a smooth, powerful, and convincing way, in speech or writing.
Example sentences
- “His eloquent toast at the wedding left several guests wiping away tears.”
- “She gave an eloquent speech about the value of public libraries.”
Also used of things: an eloquent silence, an eloquent gesture, meaning expressive without words. The noun is 'eloquence'.