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eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeləkwəns/

Example Sentences

  • The cat's eloquence in demanding treats was truly impressive - three meows and a head tilt was all it took.
  • Her eloquence during the presentation secured the million-dollar contract.
  • Despite his eloquence, he couldn't convince his wife that buying another guitar was necessary.

eloquence

NOUN

[/ˈeləkwəns/]

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

The lawyer's eloquence convinced the entire jury.
💡 Concept

The lawyer's eloquence convinced the entire jury.

Her eloquence inspired the audience from the first sentence. (Think of: eloquence → elegant + sequence. True eloquence is more than speaking fluently. It is expressing ideas elegantly, clearly, and persuasively.)
🧠 Mnemonic

Her eloquence inspired the audience from the first sentence. (Think of: eloquence → elegant + sequence. True eloquence is more than speaking fluently. It is expressing ideas elegantly, clearly, and persuasively.)

Her eloquence gave her confidence and helped her become class president.
🎵 Rhyme

Her eloquence gave her confidence and helped her become class president.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈeləkwəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈeləkwəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixe--
Rootloqu
Suffix--ence

🎵Rhyme

consequencesequenceinfluence
consequence
sequence
influence

🔗Collocations

natural eloquence
eloquence of speech
display eloquence
eloquence and passion
remarkable eloquence
speak with eloquence

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat's eloquence in demanding treats was truly impressive - three meows and a head tilt was all it took.

Her eloquence during the presentation secured the million-dollar contract.

😄 Fun example

Despite his eloquence, he couldn't convince his wife that buying another guitar was necessary.

The lawyer's eloquence in the courtroom was legendary among his peers.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

fluencyarticulatenessoratoryrhetoricpersuasiveness

Antonyms

inarticulatenessstammeringincoherence

Related

eloquentspeakeroratorrhetoricpersuade

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