🗣️eloquence

noun
/ˈɛləkwəns/

Meaning

the art of using fluent, persuasive, and effective speech or writing
fluent or persuasive speaking or writing; the quality of being eloquent
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

Example Sentences

Her eloquence impressed the entire audience.

The lawyer's eloquence convinced the jury of his client's innocence.

His eloquence in speech won him great respect.

Example Expressions

silver-tongued eloquence

Synonyms

fluency, expressiveness, persuasiveness, oratory, articulateness
Entry 1
fluency, expressiveness, persuasiveness, oratory
Entry 2
fluency, articulateness, persuasiveness, oratory
Entry 3
fluency, articulateness, persuasiveness

Antonyms

inarticulateness, muteness, inarticulation, stammering, silence, hesitation
Entry 1
inarticulateness, muteness
Entry 2
inarticulation, stammering, silence, muteness
Entry 3
inarticulateness, muteness, hesitation

Collocations

eloquence of speech, display eloquence, great eloquence, natural eloquence, speak with eloquence
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eloquence of speech, display eloquence, great eloquence
Entry 2
natural eloquence, speak with eloquence, eloquence of speech