eloquence

noun

el·​o·​quence ˈe-lə-kwən(t)s 

1

: discourse marked by force and persuasiveness

also : the art or power of using such discourse

2

: the quality of forceful or persuasive expressiveness

Synonyms of eloquence

• rhetoric
• poetry
• articulateness

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 on the Web

Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s own commentary works with tacit eloquence through such parallels and contrasts. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025

The man known as Supermex is also an idol for his humor, eloquence and ability to command the attention of fans. —Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

Mercury in Leo on June 26 boosts your confidence and eloquence, so use it wisely. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025

But since Trump’s reelection, the only pro in the game who matches Oliver in intellect and eloquence is Colbert, who has turned into a cross between Johnny Carson and bygone TV preacher Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. —Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin ēloquentia, noun derivative of ēloquent-, ēloquens "capable of speech, expressing oneself fluently, eloquent"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

eloquence

noun

el·​o·​quence ˈel-ə-kwən(t)s 

: speech or writing that is forceful and convincing

also : the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way