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ELOQUENTLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does eloquently mean? 

ELOQUENTLY (adverb)
  The adverb ELOQUENTLY has 2 senses:

1. with eloquenceplay

2. in an articulate mannerplay

  Familiarity information: ELOQUENTLY used as an adverb is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ELOQUENTLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

With eloquence

Synonyms:

articulately; eloquently

Context example:

he expressed his ideas eloquently

Antonym:

ineloquently (without eloquence; in an inarticulate manner)

Pertainym:

eloquent (expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively)


Sense 2

Meaning:

In an articulate manner

Synonyms:

articulately; eloquently

Context example:

he argued articulately for his plan


 Context examples 


The flush that would not leave the cheeks told the simple story, and more eloquently did the eyes, large and bright, reflecting an unmistakable inward glory.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

Concerning that night’s ride, the man spoke most eloquently for himself, in a little shed back of a saloon on the San Francisco water front.

(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)

But if you would like to hear my fellow-partner eloquently spoken of, I should refer you to Copperfield.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)



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