English Explanatory Dictionary

eloquence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
  2. An eloquent utterance.

Pronunciation

En-us-eloquence.ogg /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/

Word forms

eloquence eloquences

Etymology

From Middle English eloquence, from Old French eloquence, from Latin ēloquentia. Doublet of eloquency, directly from Latin.

Synonyms

eloquency eloquentness

Derived words

eloquently ineloquence
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