eloquence

/'eləkwəns/

Thân thiện

The speaker's eloquence captivated the entire audience.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being fluent, persuasive, and powerful in speaking or writing: Eloquence refers to the ability to express oneself in a clear, forceful, and moving manner, often to persuade or deeply affect an audience.
   • Articulate and effective expression: It denotes skill in using language that is not only correct but also vivid and compelling.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The politician's eloquence moved the crowd to support the new policy.
  • She is known for her eloquence in both speeches and written essays.
  • The lawyer's closing argument was a masterpiece of eloquence.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a model of eloquence": to be an outstanding example of persuasive and graceful speech.
  • In his address, the diplomat was a model of eloquence and diplomacy.
• "Silent eloquence": a metaphorical use describing a powerful, expressive quality that is not verbal (e.g., in art, gesture, or facial expression).
  • The statue's posture had a silent eloquence that spoke of great sorrow.

Variants and Related Words

• Eloquent (adj): having or showing eloquence.
  • She gave an eloquent defense of her research.
• Eloquently (adv): in an eloquent manner.
  • He spoke eloquently about the need for change.

Synonyms

• Articulateness: The quality of being able to express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Fluent expression: Smooth, flowing, and effortless use of language.
• Persuasiveness: The power to cause people to do or believe something through speech or writing.
• Oratory: The art or practice of formal public speaking.

Related Phrases

• "The gift of eloquence": A natural talent for speaking persuasively and beautifully.
  • He was blessed with the gift of eloquence, captivating every audience.
• "To wax eloquent": To speak or write about something with growing enthusiasm and fluency.
  • Whenever the topic turned to astronomy, he would wax eloquent for hours.

Học thuật

Noun

1. powerful and effective language
   • his eloquence attracted a large congregation
   • fluency in spoken and written English is essential
   • his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fluency
• smoothness