eloquent

Definition

  • adjective: having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively
  • adjective: marked by forceful and fluent expression
  • synonyms: facund, ciceronian, oratorical

Examples

  • He 'waxed eloquent' [=he said many things] on/about the pleasures of gardening.

  • His success serves as an 'eloquent' reminder of the value of hard work.

  • She spoke 'eloquently' about the need for better schools.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Please open your Bibles to Exodus. Chapter four, verse ten. God, having asked Moses to free the Israelites... ...Moses answered: "Oh, my Lord. I am not eloquent. I am slow of speech and slow of tongue." See, courage isn't just about being brave. Amen! Courage is daring to do what is right (..)
    2011 The Help
  • (..) what's been cleaned? Tuesday, I did your lino. No, this room, this is where we'll find it. Any break in the dust line. You can put back anything but dust. Dust is eloquent. What's he on about? Cameras, we're being watched. What?! Cameras? Here? I'm in my nightie! No, Inspector. Why? (..)
    2012 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Reichenbach Fall Season: 2 Episode 3
  • (..) Now, Sheila, I'm going to give you my personal card. Losing a good reporter is always tough. But losing one of our best... uh, well, to put it as eloquently as I can, it's a real kick in the ass. But Robby here has known Stewart longer than most of you have been alive, so I'll hand it off to him. (..)
    2015 Spotlight