Definition of "eloquent" []

• Characterized by persuasive, powerful discourse: an eloquent speaker; an eloquent sermon. (adjective)
• Vividly or movingly expressive: a look eloquent with compassion. See Synonyms at expressive. (adjective)

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• "I couldn't pronounce the word "eloquent" correctly and I was wearing a black dress I had borrowed from my sister."
• "The part of the brain that this seems to have affected is what we call eloquent brain, some of the highest prices real estate in the brain."
• "The man stands up there and speaks in eloquent terms of part of the proposed legislation that is nothing more than smoke and mirrors."