eloquent meaning
eloquent :
expressive, persuasive
adjective
▪ The speaker gave an eloquent speech.
▪ The speaker gave a clear and effective speech.
▪ Her eloquent words moved the audience.
▪ Her clear and effective words moved the audience.
paraphrasing
▪ articulate – expressive
▪ fluent – smooth in speaking
▪ persuasive – convincing
▪ expressive – showing feelings clearly
Pronunciation
eloquent [ˈɛl.ə.kwənt]
The stress is on 'el' and sounds like 'el-uh-kwuhnt'.
Common phrases and grammar about eloquent
eloquent - Common meaning
adjective
expressive, persuasive
Part of Speech Changes for "eloquent"
▪ eloquence (noun) – the ability to express ideas clearly
▪ eloquently (adverb) – in a clear and effective manner
Common Expressions with "eloquent"
▪ eloquent speech – clear and effective talk
▪ eloquent writer – a writer who expresses ideas well
▪ eloquent silence – a silence that communicates a lot
▪ eloquent gesture – a gesture that shows feelings clearly
Important examples of eloquent in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, eloquent is often used to describe effective communication.
Example of a confusing word: elegant (graceful and stylish)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As an adjective, eloquent often describes speeches or writing in TOEIC grammar questions.
eloquent
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
eloquent silence
'a silence that speaks volumes', used when silence itself communicates a message.
eloquent gesture
means 'a gesture that communicates clearly', used when actions speak clearly.
Differences between similar words and eloquent
eloquent
,
articulate
differences
Eloquent is used for expressing ideas beautifully, while articulate is used for speaking clearly.
eloquent
,
persuasive
differences
Eloquent means expressing ideas beautifully, while persuasive means convincing others.
Words with the same origin as eloquent
The origin of eloquent
eloquent comes from the Latin 'eloquens', which means speaking out clearly.
Word structure
It has the prefix e (out), root loqu (speak), and suffix ent (adjective), meaning 'speaking out'.
Words with the same origin
The root of eloquent is loqu (speak). Words with the same root include loquacious (talkative), soliloquy (speech to oneself), colloquial (informal speech).
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