1. (a.) Able to express strong emotions or forcible arguments in an impassioned, effective manner; as, an eloquent speaker\ or preacher.

2. (a.) Adapted to express strong emotion or to state facts arguments with fluency and power; as, an eloquent address or statement; an eloquent appeal to a jury.

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