ARTICULACY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

articulacy

noun

är-ˈti-kyə-lə-sē

Definition of articulacy

chiefly British

as in poetry

the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way the impressive articulacy of the members of the debating society known as the Oxford Union

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inarticulateness

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of articulacy The results are astonishing, and Robin transforms from a struggling, depressive, and too often rageful child into a youth of prodigious wisdom and articulacy. — Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine, 17 Aug. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulacy

Noun

One of them is Electric Piquete, the veteran Miami band full of Latin jazz-funk grooves and poetry.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
The filmmakers supplement that with scenes where an actor reads from Brockington’s diaries and poetry, giving the audience a full portrait of this protagonist.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of poetry

Noun

The ad led Democratic and Republican House leadership to condemn the antisemitic rhetoric targeting Fine.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
Republicans who claim that democratic socialists are like communists are either misinformed or deliberately using misleading rhetoric for political advantage.

— Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of rhetoric

Noun

The Odysseus of legend is known for his cunning and his eloquence.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Blarney Castle is, of course, home to the legendary Blarney Stone—a block of limestone built into the castle that’s said to gift eloquence and persuasiveness to whoever kisses it.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026