Entry Word: eloquent

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 able to express oneself clearly and well <an eloquent writer and speaker, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the founders of the womenʼs rights movement> — see articulate
2 clearly conveying a special meaning (as oneʼs mood) <in an eloquent gesture, the defeated general was graciously given back his sword at the surrender ceremonies> — see expressive
3 very dignified in form, tone, or style <President Kennedyʼs eloquent inaugural address is often credited with inspiring a whole generation> — see elevated 2