eloquente
eloquent
adjective eh-loh-KWEHN-teh Rare
Origin: From Latin eloquens, speaking out.
Usage Note
Eloquente describes a person or speech that is fluent, persuasive, and well-expressed. It is invariable for gender (un oratore eloquente / una risposta eloquente); the plural is eloquenti. It can also be used figuratively: un silenzio eloquente means a telling or meaningful silence.
Examples
"Il suo discorso era brillante ed eloquente."
Natural Translation
His speech was brilliant and eloquent.

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