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Eloquent vs. Articulate
Eloquent
/ˈeləkwənt/Examples:
The senator's eloquent defense swayed the undecided voters.Her eloquent writing style captivates readers from page one.He delivered an eloquent tribute at the memorial service.
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Articulate
/ɑːˈtɪkjələt/Examples:
"Immediately!" articulated D'Artagnan, feebly, subdued, crushed by implacable impossibility.He did not move an inch, nor articulate a sound."Saint-Mande," articulated Fouquet, in a low voice.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Eloquent often implies a natural mastery of language as well as an ability to express oneself fluently and persuasively.
- Articulate often suggests clear delivery and enunciation, focusing on being clear and effective but not necessarily grand or ornate.
- You might think of eloquent as someone who is charismatic and inspiring in speech, while articulate is more about precision and clarity.
- Eloquent speeches often move or inspire people, while articulate ones make things understandable.
- Both eloquent and articulate can describe effective communication, but eloquent often carries a sense of beauty and elegance.
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