1
: having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively
an eloquent speech/speaker
an eloquent essay
He waxed eloquent [=he said many things] on/about the pleasures of gardening.
2
: clearly showing feeling or meaning
His success serves as an eloquent reminder of the value of hard work.
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/eloquent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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