eloquence
See also: éloquence
English
Etymology
From Old French eloquence, from Latin eloquentia.
Pronunciation
Audio (US) (file) - IPA(key): /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/
- Hyphenation: el‧o‧quence
Noun
eloquence (countable and uncountable, plural eloquences)
- The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
- speak with eloquence
- express oneself with eloquence
- (countable) An eloquent utterance.
Derived terms
Translations
the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing
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Middle French
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