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Eloquent

EH-luh-kwuhnt

/ˈɛlʌkwʌnt/

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eloquent

Dictionary meaning

Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively.

Synonyms: facile, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken

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