eloquent
persuasive and charismatic
TRANSLATION
eloquent : überzeugend, redegewandt, wortgewandt
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Churchill’s conclusions contain many of his most eloquent and inspiring lines. After presenting his arguments and facts in the main body of the speech, he would motivate his listeners to action."
(Steven J. Mitby in Proceedings of the International Churchill Societies 1994-95)
(Steven J. Mitby in Proceedings of the International Churchill Societies 1994-95)
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Date: 14th century
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin eloquent-, eloquens, from present participle of eloqui to speak out, from e- + loqui to speak
1 : marked by forceful and fluent expression
2 : vividly or movingly expressive or revealing
- el·o·quent·ly adverb
Synonyms: expressive, fluent, verbally convincing
Date: 14th century
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin eloquent-, eloquens, from present participle of eloqui to speak out, from e- + loqui to speak
1 : marked by forceful and fluent expression
2 : vividly or movingly expressive or revealing
- el·o·quent·ly adverb
Synonyms: expressive, fluent, verbally convincing
