Showing posts with label eloquence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eloquence. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

elegant, eloquent

Elegant or elegant means stylish and sophisticated, graceful and refined--
Everyone remarked on her elegant ensemble.
We want an elegant look, nothing rustic or quaint.

Eloquent or eloquent describes speech that is persuasive, moving, and expressive--
The speaker was eloquent; many of the listeners were moved to support his campaign.
One eloquent speech can do more to move voters than a hundred ads.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"He was elegant in dress, eloquent in speech, and very popular with the crowds."

Note--"Elegance" is the noun ( thing or idea ) form of "elegant"--
Her fans admired her grace and elegance.
"Eloquence" is the noun ( thing or idea ) form of "eloquent"--
His eloquence persuaded many people to vote for him.