Index of English words, starting with "el"

(1) - Elopement (n.) The act of eloping; secret departure; -- said of a woman and a man, one or both, who run away from their homes for marriage or for cohabitation.

(1) - Eloper (n.) One who elopes.

(1) - Eloping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Elope

(1) - Eloquence (n.) That which is eloquently uttered or written.
(2) - Eloquence (n.) Fig.: Whatever produces the effect of moving and persuasive speech.
(3) - Eloquence (n.) Fluent, forcible, elegant, and persuasive speech in public; the power of expressing strong emotions in striking and appropriate language either spoken or written, thereby producing conviction or persuasion.

(1) - Eloquent (a.) Adapted to express strong emotion or to state facts arguments with fluency and power; as, an eloquent address or statement; an eloquent appeal to a jury.
(2) - Eloquent (a.) Having the power of expressing strong emotions or forcible arguments in an elevated, impassioned, and effective manner; as, an eloquent orator or preacher.