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Meaning of 'eloquence' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Eloquence [ n.]
- Fluent, forcible, elegant, and persuasive speech in public; the power of expressing strong emotions in striking and appropriate language either spoken or written, thereby producing conviction or persuasion.
- Fig.: Whatever produces the effect of moving and persuasive speech.
- That which is eloquently uttered or written.

Meaning of 'eloquence' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . eloquence [ n]
Meaning (1):
- powerful and effective language
Example in sentence:
  • fluency in spoken and written English is essential;
  • his eloquence attracted a large congregation;
  • his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police

Nearby Words:

elocation elocular elocution elocutionary elocutionist elocutive elodian eloge elogist elogium

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