eloquence
B2
noun
Freq #33640
Meanings
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1
noun
powerful and effective language
Their eloquence attracted a large congregation.
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2
noun
The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
speak with eloquence
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3
noun
An eloquent utterance.
Etymology
From Middle English eloquence, from Old French eloquence, from Latin ēloquentia. Doublet of eloquency, directly from Latin.
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Synonyms
1
noun
· powerful and effective...
fluency
2
noun
· the quality of artistry and...
eloquencyeloquentness
3
noun
· an eloquent utterance.
eloquency
Word family
Derived forms
eloquentlyineloquence