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Eloquence

Verb / ˈelʌkwʌns / Another word for eloquence — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the ability to speak or write in a way that is fluent and persuasive

Synonyms & similar words

smoothness fluency articulacy expressiveness fluency persuasiveness rhetoric oratory eloquentness expression facundity grandiloquence verbiage volubility wordiness expression fluency gracefulness verbalism

Example sentences

  1. She spoke with such eloquence that even the toughest audience was moved.
  2. His eloquence on the topic was unmatched and he had the audience hanging on his every word.
  3. The eloquence of her writing was admired by all who read her work.
  4. The politician's eloquence helped him win over many undecided voters.
  5. The teacher's eloquence in explaining the concept made it easy for the students to understand.

Quotes

  • "Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly intelligible to the person to whom you speak." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "Eloquence is the poetry of prose." - William Cullen Bryant
  • "Eloquence is the appropriate organ of the highest personal energy." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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