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Definition of eloquence

eloquence

/ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/
el · o · quence
Adverb:eloquently
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Adjective:eloquent
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1

Fluent, forceful, and persuasive speaking or writing that expresses thoughts and feelings with grace and power.

Example

"The senator's natural eloquence captivated the audience and won support for the bipartisan bill."

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• Rhymes for eloquence

• Nearby Words

elope
elopement
eloper
eloquence
eloquent
eloquently
elqui

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French eloquence, from Latin eloquentia, derived from eloqui ('to speak out'), combining ex- ('out') and loqui ('to speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eloquence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eloquence
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