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eloquence

noun/ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/

What It Means

The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

An eloquent utterance.

express oneself with eloquence

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

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