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eloquence
noun el·o·quence \ˈe-lə-kwən(t)s\
: the ability to speak or write well and in an effective way
Full Definition of ELOQUENCE
1
: discourse marked by force and persuasiveness; also : the art or power of using such discourse
2
: the quality of forceful or persuasive expressiveness
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First Known Use of ELOQUENCE
14th century
Related to ELOQUENCE
- Synonyms
- articulacy [chiefly British], articulateness, poetry, rhetoric, gift of gab
- Antonyms
- inarticulateness
ELOQUENCE Defined for Kids
eloquence
noun el·o·quence \ˈe-lə-kwəns\
Definition of ELOQUENCE for Kids
1
: speaking or writing that is forceful and convincing
2
: the ability to speak or write with force and in a convincing way
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