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eloquence
[ el-uh-kwuhns ]
noun
- the practice or art of using language with fluency and aptness.
- eloquent language or discourse:
a flow of eloquence.
eloquence
/ ˈɛləkwəns /
noun
- ease in using language to best effect
- powerful and effective language
- the quality of being persuasive or moving
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Other Words From
- non·elo·quence noun
- super·elo·quence noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of eloquence1
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Example Sentences
Wall Street Journal: “Begley has a great many strengths—concision, eloquence, an eagle eye—and few of the usual shortcomings.”
And Young, once again with admirable eloquence, stands by it.
As sometime Davos attendee Bill Clinton once said, “Explanation is eloquence.”
He turned his trial into an indictment of apartheid because of his eloquence and passion, but also his training as an advocate.
In his speech, Obama provided some evidence that he plans to lead with action—not merely eloquence.
Thomas Cooper, an English prelate, died; highly commended for his great learning and eloquence.
He said no more in words, but his little blue eyes had an eloquence that left nothing to mere speech.
He was the friend of Descartes, and a philosopher; distinguished for his eloquence and as an author.
He warmly espoused the interests of his country, and many important measures were effected by his eloquence.
But our eloquence accomplished p. 107little—some small modification regarding mixed trains, and that was all.
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