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eloquent

/ˈeləkwənt/
el · o · quent ˈel · ə · kwənt
English Definition
adj. having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively
中文释义
雄辩的,口才流利的
Significado en Español
elocuente
한국어 뜻
웅변의, 유창한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hùng hồn, lưu loát
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Example Sentence

The politician gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience.

这位政治家发表了一个动人的演讲,打动了观众。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e- (out) + loqu (speak) + ent (adjective suffix) → able to speak fluently
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is synonymous with “eloquent”?

  1. A articulate
  2. B silent
  3. C indifferent
  4. D awkward
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A — articulate. “eloquent” means adj. having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her ______ speech moved many of the listeners to tears.

  1. A clumsy
  2. B eloquent
  3. C dull
  4. D stammering
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B — eloquent. “eloquent” means adj. having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively

Common questions about “eloquent”

What does “eloquent” mean?

eloquent — adj. having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively. In Chinese: 雄辩的,口才流利的.

How do you pronounce “eloquent”?

eloquent is pronounced /ˈeləkwənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: el · o · quent.

How do you use “eloquent” in a sentence?

The politician gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience. (这位政治家发表了一个动人的演讲,打动了观众。)

What are synonyms for “eloquent”?

articulate, expressive, persuasive, fluent — all close in meaning to eloquent (adj. having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively).

Is “eloquent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. eloquent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “eloquent”?

e- (out) + loqu (speak) + ent (adjective suffix) → able to speak fluently

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