eloquent

/ˈeləkwənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈeləkwənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈe-lə-kwənt/ (ame, mw)

eloquent — adjective

  • eloquentpositive
  • more eloquentcomparative
  • most eloquentsuperlative

1. able to talk or write about ideas in a smooth, powerful way that easily convince

1.形容詞C1
釋義

able to talk or write about ideas in a smooth, powerful way that easily convinces other people.

例句

Yuki gave an eloquent speech at the school debate, and the audience cheered for ages.

common pattern: an eloquent + speech/talk/argument

The lawyer's eloquent closing argument convinced every member of the jury within twenty minutes.

collocation: eloquent argument / eloquent defence

同義詞
  • articulate

    everyday and slightly less formal; focuses on clear expression rather than persuasive power

  • persuasive

    emphasises convincing the listener; an eloquent speaker is usually persuasive, but a persuasive speaker may use tricks instead of beautiful language

  • well-spoken

    neutral and informal; mainly about speaking, not writing

  • fluent

    about smooth, easy use of a language; an eloquent speaker is fluent, but a fluent speaker may still be dull

反義詞

文法句型

eloquent in [something]

an eloquent [speaker/speech/writer]

用法筆記

Subject is usually a person, or something the person produces (speech, essay, letter, argument). The praise is about HOW well the ideas are expressed, not whether the ideas are correct.

常見錯誤

❌My phone is very eloquent.
✅My phone is very useful.
💡eloquent describes language and the people who use it, not objects or devices.
❌The food was eloquent.
✅The food was delicious.
💡eloquent is about clear, powerful expression, not taste or quality in general.

2. (of a look, silence, or movement) showing a strong feeling so clearly that no wo

2.形容詞C2
釋義

(of a look, silence, or movement) showing a strong feeling so clearly that no words are needed.

例句

Tamar said nothing, but her tired eyes were eloquent after the long hospital night.

pattern: [body part / look] + be + eloquent

The empty plates were an eloquent sign that the children had enjoyed the meal.

collocation: an eloquent sign / an eloquent reminder

同義詞
  • expressive

    everyday word for a face, voice, or movement that shows feeling clearly; less formal than eloquent

  • telling

    informal; emphasises that the sign reveals more than the speaker meant to

  • meaningful

    general word for a look or gesture that carries hidden meaning

反義詞

文法句型

an eloquent [silence/look/gesture/shrug]

用法筆記

Subject is typically a silent thing that carries strong meaning — a look, gesture, silence, photo, scar, or object. Distinguish from sense 1: if a person is speaking, choose sense 1; if a person says nothing yet their face/body shows everything, choose sense 2.

常見錯誤

❌She is an eloquent silent person.
✅Her silences are eloquent.
💡the silence or look is eloquent, not the person.
❌His loud shout was eloquent of his anger.
✅His clenched fists were eloquent of his anger.
💡sense 2 is about wordless signs, not noisy ones.