eloquence

Definition

The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

Etymology

From Middle English eloquence, from Old French eloquence, from Latin ēloquentia. Doublet of eloquency, directly from Latin.

Example Sentences

• "speak with eloquence"
• "express oneself with eloquence"
• "Thy paleneſſe [var. plainness] moues me more then eloquence, And heere chooſe I, ioy be the conſequence!"