B2nounformallanguagemedia
US/ˈel.ə.kwəns/
UK/ˈel.ə.kwəns/
the ability to speak or write well in a way that moves or persuades people
In context
The students were moved by the eloquence of her graduation speech.
He spoke with great eloquence about the need to protect our forests.
Her letters show an eloquence that is rare in someone so young.
Words that go with eloquence
adjective + noun
- great eloquenceThe lawyer argued her case with great eloquence.
- natural eloquenceShe has a natural eloquence that makes people listen.
- quiet eloquenceThe old photos have a quiet eloquence that words cannot match.
- rare eloquenceHe described the war with rare eloquence.
verb + preposition
- speak with eloquenceFew politicians can speak with such eloquence.
noun + preposition
- eloquence ofEveryone admired the eloquence of his writing.