🇬🇧🇪🇸 articulate - elocuente : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "articulate" ("elocuente"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
If someone is articulate, they can say what they are thinking in a clear, smart, and easy-to-understand way, using just the right words so other people get the idea right away.
My baby brother is so articulate that his first word was, “Actually, I disagree with this diaper situation.”
I tried to sound articulate during my book report, but my brain went on vacation and left my mouth in charge.
The mayor’s speech was so articulate that even the pigeons stopped pooping on the statue to listen carefully.
The principal was so articulate in the assembly that we all understood exactly why throwing spaghetti at the ceiling was “not optimal behavior.”
My little cousin is so articulate that he negotiated a later bedtime using words I had to look up.
At the school fair, a shy boy held a painted bird and gave an articulate, small speech. His articulate voice trembled, but his articulate words painted the bird's life. The teacher pointed to his articulate sentences and smiled. By the end, the crowd clapped for the articulate child, and he laughed, proud and bright.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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