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articulate

[ahr-tik-yuh-lit, ahr-tik-yuh-leyt] / ɑrˈtɪk yə lɪt, ɑrˈtɪk yəˌleɪt /
ADJECTIVE
clearly, coherently spoken
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coherent eloquent expressive fluent well-spoken
STRONG
clear
WEAK
comprehensible definite distinct intelligible lucid meaningful understandable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inarticulate
WEAK
misrepresented unclear unintelligible
VERB
say clearly, coherently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enunciate express utter
STRONG
mouth pronounce say speak state talk verbalize vocalize voice
WEAK
sound off
Antonyms
STRONG
ask be quiet listen question
WEAK
bumble disconnect misrepresent misspeak
VERB
connect
Synonyms
STRONG
concatenate couple hinge integrate join link
WEAK
fit together
Antonyms
STRONG
disconnect disjoin divide separate
WEAK
bumble misrepresent misspeak

Example Sentences

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Describing himself as a "romantic sceptic", Lewis said a lot of the people he spoke to "were remarkably articulate".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Both scenarios leave little room for anyone to articulate what winning actually looks like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"He's very articulate, very educated," said Laura McGarraugh, 52, an emergency room nurse from Austin.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Traders who can articulate a position in plain language will be skilled at prompting.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Luckily, I’ve always been a very articulate and persuasive guy.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.