eloquence

[ el-uh-kwuhns ]

noun

1. the practice or art of using language with fluency and aptness.
2. eloquent language or discourse:

   a flow of eloquence.

eloquence

/ ˈɛləkwəns /

noun

1. ease in using language to best effect
2. powerful and effective language
3. the quality of being persuasive or moving

Other Words From

• non·elo·quence noun
• super·elo·quence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eloquence¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin ēloquentia, from ēloquent-, stem of ēloquēns “speaking out” ( eloquent ) + -ia -y ³; -ence

Example Sentences

Une éloquence naturelle, cultivée avec soìn, le fit briller dans le Barreau, et lui consilà l'estime des premiers magistrais.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Simpson, in her pleasant “Memories,” ascribes to him the éloquence du billet in a supreme degree.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• expressiveness
• fervor
• fluency
• passion
• poise
• vigor
• wit