Words to use
articulate
/ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/ · adjective
Able to express thoughts clearly and effectively.
Tone
Positive and composed.
When it earns its place
Use articulate when...
Use it when a person or piece of language expresses a thought with clarity.
Three natural examples
01She is articulate without sounding rehearsed.
02He gave an articulate account of why the place mattered.
03The letter is an articulate defence of a difficult choice.
Watch the fit
When to choose another word
Articulate does not necessarily mean talkative. Someone can speak rarely and still express themselves with precision.
Common slip
Meaning is only half the job
As an adjective, the final syllable sounds different from the verb. Here it describes a person or expression.
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