eloquence

noun el·o·quence \ ˈe-lə-kwən(t)s \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of eloquence

1 : discourse marked by force and persuasiveness; also : the art or power of using such discourse

2 : the quality of forceful or persuasive expressiveness

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Examples of eloquence in a Sentence

The senator's eloquence is well known.
She spoke with eloquence on the need for better schools.

Recent Examples of eloquence from the Web

The record also includes a handful of originals by Popolla that occupy the same primal terrain, where eloquence emerges from simplicity.

— peter margasak, Chicago Reader, "Jazz / Music / Post No Bills Italian quartet Roots Magic illuminate the links between rustic blues and earthy free jazz," 4 Apr. 2018
While the subject matter is heartbreaking, I am inspired by these young activists’ bravery and eloquence.

— valentina zarya, Fortune, "Stormy Daniels, March for Our Lives, Kellyanne Conway: The Broadsheet for March 26th," 26 Mar. 2018
Her eloquence and intelligence, her exquisite poise and dignity, and her insistence that little black girls not be left behind, was a searing call to justice for those who are often forgotten!

— Essence.com, "Fifth Grader Naomi Wadler Reminds 'March For Our Lives' Rally To Honor Black Girls Too," 24 Mar. 2018
Posterity will never compare this text with the enduring eloquence which Washington, Lincoln or Wilson brought to similar historic occasions.

— sandiegouniontribune.com, "Roosevelt takes the helm," 5 Mar. 2018
Marine Serre, the Paris upstart who nabbed last year’s LVMH Prize, tackled these topics with conviction and eloquence, and addressed the pressing subject of sustainability too, via fabulous dresses pieced together from upcycled scarves.

— nicole phelps, Vogue, "The Top 12 Collections of Fall 2018," 8 Mar. 2018
All the eloquence of Roosevelt’s inaugural is to be found, quite simply, in its earnest and complete response to the nation’s need.

— sandiegouniontribune.com, "Roosevelt takes the helm," 5 Mar. 2018
In moments of national crisis, such as the Oklahoma City bombing, Graham was sought out for his ability to comfort and console with simplicity and eloquence.

— CBS News, "Billy Graham, renowned evangelist, dead at 99," 21 Feb. 2018
Instead, knowledge, congeniality and eloquence were his trademarks, qualities that would propel Pete Finney to the forefront of his profession and into the sports-loving hearts of an entire city.

— mike scott, NOLA.com, "For 70 years, he was the prince of the New Orleans pressbox," 11 June 2017

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