ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eloquence

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Eloquence is a noun meaning The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

Meaning

The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) An eloquent utterance.

Example Sentences

speak with eloquence
express oneself with eloquence
Thy paleneſſe [var. plainness] moues me more then eloquence, And heere chooſe I, ioy be the conſequence!

Word Forms

Synonyms for eloquence

Depending on context, synonyms include eloquency, eloquentness, fluency.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fluency, rhetoric, facundity, wit, articulateness, articulacy.

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