eloquence
noun/ˈɛləkwəns/
Frequency rank: #15,261 most common English word
Meaning
the ability to speak or write in a fluent, persuasive, and expressive way.
Example sentence
The lawyer's eloquence moved the jury to tears during her closing argument.
Synonyms & related words
- fluency
- expressiveness
- articulateness
- persuasiveness
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