noun
eloquence
EHL-uh-kwuhns
noun
1
Skill in speaking or writing that is fluent, persuasive, and moving.
"The lawyer's eloquence swayed even the most skeptical jurors."
"Her eloquence at the podium won the crowd over instantly."
How to Use Eloquence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe skill of speaking or writing beautifully and persuasively.
Common pairings
natural eloquence
speak with eloquence
admired for his eloquence
Word Forms
eloquences plural
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Etymology
From Latin eloquentia, from eloqui, "to speak out."