Ĕl'o-quent, a.

a. [Lat. eloquens, p. pr. of eloqui, to speak out, to declaim, from e, out, and loqui, to speak; Fr. éloquent, Pr. eloquen, Sp., Pg., & It. eloquente.]

1. Having the power of expressing strong emotions in an elevated, impassioned, and effective manner; as, an eloquent orator or preacher.
2. Adapted to express strong emotion with fluency and power; as, an eloquent address; eloquent history; an eloquent appeal to a jury.