Eloquent
Example: Zijn eloquente toespraak raakte het publiek diep en inspireerde velen.
Definition
"Eloquent" describes someone or something that expresses ideas or feelings in a clear, persuasive, and moving way, often through speech or writing. An eloquent speech or statement deeply touches and inspires its audience by effectively conveying emotion and meaning.
Etymology
The word "eloquent" comes from the Latin 'eloquentem,' the present participle of 'eloqui,' meaning 'to speak out.' It combines 'e-' (out) and 'loqui' (to speak). Did you know? The roots highlight the idea of speaking out clearly and powerfully, much like an eloquent speaker captivates an audience.
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"Eloquent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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