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Meanings of eloquent in English

Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively.

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Usage of eloquent in English
1
Debate continues regarding the most appropriate approach to this eloquent anatomical region.
Pubmed
2
Politicians, religious leaders, and psychological experts all waxed eloquent on the subject.
The monster of florence
3
Their contributions, however, have frequently been both eloquent and to the point.
The Irish Times
4
Elsa finished with an eloquent shrug that said more than any words.
The captive
5
No speech will be by far the most eloquent speech of all.
The Guardian
6
The Saxon reformer was more eloquent; the Swiss reformer was more dialectical.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 3 part 2: Renaissance and Refor...
7
Her eloquent remarks will be found in the papers of the day.
The Fugitive Slave Law and Its Victims / Anti-Slavery Tracts No....
8
He loved her; in a thousand eloquent ways he told her so.
Dora Thorne
9
Sometimes fleeting, relatively inconsequential images are more eloquent than long, detailed analysis.
The Irish Times
10
The simple statements appeal more to the heart than most eloquent words.
'My Beloved Poilus'
11
The words were intended to be as eloquent as a whole speech.
Eyeless in Gaza
12
The reply of His Royal Highness was sympathetic and eloquent in language.
The Life of King Edward VII / with a sketch of the career of Kin...
13
The eloquent mouth seemed to announce the grand mystery of the universe.
Mohammed Ali and His House
14
The incomparably eloquent peroration penetrated to the heart of the whole matter.
The Reign of Andrew Jackson: A Chronicle of the Frontier in Poli...
15
He says, eventually, they'll have to come.' He gave an eloquent shrug.
Assail
16
The eloquent and insinuating Massillon was called in to talk with her.
The Women of the French Salons
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Eloquent through the time
Eloquent across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Less common
United States of America
Less common