Dictionary Home »
Webster's New World College Dictionary » eloquent
eloquent
eloquent definition
elo·quent (el′ə kwənt)
adjective
- having, or characterized by, eloquence; fluent, forceful, and persuasive
- vividly expressive an eloquent sigh
Etymology: ME & OFr < L eloquens, prp. of eloqui, to speak out, utter < e-, out + loqui, to speak
Related Forms:
- eloquently el′o·quently adverb
Browse dictionary definitions near eloquent
Also Mentioned In