B2adjectivelanguage
US/ˈel.ə.kwənt/
UK/ˈel.ə.kwənt/
able to speak or write clearly and beautifully in a way that moves or persuades people
In context
She gave an eloquent speech about the value of educating girls.
He is not very eloquent, but everyone trusts what he says.
The old photos are an eloquent reminder of how poor the village once was.
Words that go with eloquent
adjective + noun
- eloquent speechHis eloquent speech moved many people in the audience to tears.
- eloquent speakerObama is widely seen as an eloquent speaker.
- eloquent pleaThe writer made an eloquent plea for saving the city's old buildings.
- eloquent testimonyThe empty classrooms are eloquent testimony to the falling birth rate.
- eloquent defenseThe lawyer gave an eloquent defense of free speech.
- eloquent reminderThe ruined bridge stands as an eloquent reminder of the war.