German Conversation · Level 117
45 words
German word
gewandt
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈvant/
Meaning
- adjectiveeloquent
Example
Sie hält eine gewandte Rede.
She delivers an eloquent speech.
More examples
Sie konnte ihre Kritik gewandt formulieren.
She could formulate her criticism eloquently.
Core concept
A person turns difficult situations into smooth responses, using quick movements or polished speech.
Common phrases
gewandt formulieren
formulate eloquently
rhetorisch gewandt
rhetorically adept
Similar words
schlagfertig: Quick and sharp at answering unexpected remarks in conversation.
redegewandt: Skilled at speaking persuasively and making a strong impression through speech.
wortgewandt: Able to express ideas effectively through clever word choice and phrasing.
geschickt: Skilled with the hands or body when handling tools or carrying out tasks.
Definition in German
Beschreibt eine Person, die geistig oder körperlich flink und geschickt reagiert und sich dabei elegant ausdrückt.
Word origin
Gewandt developed from the past participle of German wenden, "to turn," and extended from turning readily to being skillful and fluent.
Usage tips
- Gewandt often describes polished speech or social handling, while geschickt is the more general choice for practical skill.
Other meanings
- dexterousadjective
- agileadjective
- cleveradjective
Opposites
- plumpclumsyadjective
Related words
- Gewandtheiteloquencenoun