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beredt

eloquent, articulate

adjective be-RAYT Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

expressive (of a gesture or look)

Usage Note

beredt is an elevated adjective for eloquent or articulate speech. It can also describe a non-verbal sign that 'speaks volumes': 'ein beredtes Schweigen' (an eloquent silence) or 'ein beredter Blick' (an expressive look). More literary than eloquent, which is a loanword.

Examples

"Ihr beredtes Schweigen verriet, dass sie mit dem Ergebnis nicht einverstanden war."

Natural Translation

Her eloquent silence betrayed that she was not happy with the result.

Literal Translation

Her eloquent silence betrayed, that she with the result not in-agreement was.

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