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Synonyms & Similar Words
articulateness
expressiveness
fluency
persuasiveness
rhetoric
oratory
eloquentness
silver-tonguedness
glibness
volubility
loquacity
facility
readiness
lucidity
clarity
coherence
persuasiveness
convincingness
effectiveness
potency
power
force
persuasibility
magnetism
charm
charisma
persuasiveness
suasion
inducement
enticement
allurements
seductiveness
Meaning of Eloquence
The quality of being able to express thoughts and ideas in a clear and persuasive manner
Definitions
- The quality of being fluent and persuasive in speech or writing
- * The art of using language effectively and persuasively
Etymology of Eloquence
The word "eloquence" comes from the Latin "eloquentia", which is derived from "eloqui", meaning "to speak out"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the art of persuasive speech or writing
Example Uses
- The politician's eloquence won over the audience and helped her secure the nomination
- * The author's eloquence in describing the scene made the reader feel as if they were there
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inarticulateness
inexpressiveness
ineffectiveness
lackluster
dullness
flatness
clumsiness
awkwardness
inelegance
crudeness
coarseness
brutality
harshness
tactlessness
insensitivity
crudity
gaucheness
stiffness
rigidity
woodenness
stiffness
leadenness