eloquent
AdjectiveWordNet 3.0
Adjective (1)
- expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively“able to dazzle with his facile tongue”“silver speech”Synonyms: facilefluentsilversilver-tonguedsmooth-spoken
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Eloquent \El"o*quent\, a. [F. ['e]loquent, L. eloquens, -entis, p. pr. of eloqui to speak out, declaim; e + loqui to speak. See Loquacious.]
1.Having the power of expressing strong emotions or forcible arguments in an elevated, impassioned, and effective manner; as, an eloquent orator or preacher. [1913 Webster]
O Death, all-eloquent! You only prove What dust we dote on when 't is man we love.— Pope.[1913 Webster]
2.Adapted to express strong emotion or to state facts arguments with fluency and power; as, an eloquent address or statement; an eloquent appeal to a jury. [1913 Webster]