eloquence
noun
Origin of eloquence
Related Words for eloquence
vigor, poise, expressiveness, wit, passion, fervor, fluency, force, facility, loquacity, style, oratory, diction, oration, appeal, ability, power, articulation, persuasiveness, deliveryExamples from the Web for eloquence
Contemporary Examples of eloquence
Wall Street Journal: “Begley has a great many strengths—concision, eloquence, an eagle eye—and few of the usual shortcomings.”
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.
His eloquence can require a healthy discount to make distinct the difference between words and actions.
Just days later, Democrats rehabilitated the uses of eloquence.
Historical Examples of eloquence
The strength and the eloquence were on the side of the opposition, but the votes were for the Government.
The Grand Old ManRichard B. Cook
His eloquence was proverbial, both in congress, and at home.
A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis MarionWilliam Dobein James
And what is the eloquence that gives rise to all these passions?
Biographical SketchesNathaniel Hawthorne
He persuaded, by his eloquence compelled, me to return to this castle.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Her beauty had even greater claim to regard than his eloquence.
Questionable ShapesWilliam Dean Howells