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eloquent adjective

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Definition

giving a clear, strong message
She made an eloquent appeal for action.
The pictures were an eloquent reminder of the power of the volcano.

eloquence noun

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She was renowned for her eloquence and beauty.

eloquently adverb

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He spoke eloquently.

(Definition of eloquent adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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