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eloquent

adjective/ˈɛl.ə.kwənt/

fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing

The speaker delivered an eloquent speech that captivated the entire audience.

articulateexpressivepersuasive
word origin — from Latin 'eloquentem', the accusative form of 'eloquens', meaning 'speaking out', from 'e-' (out) and 'loqui' (to speak)