eloquence

[el-uh-kwuhns] / ˈɛl ə kwəns /

NOUN

skillful way with words

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expressiveness fervor fluency passion poise vigor wit

STRONG

ability appeal articulation delivery diction expression facility flow force forcefulness grandiloquence loquacity meaningfulness oration oratory persuasiveness power rhetoric spirit style vivacity volubility wittiness

WEAK

command of language dramatic expressivity gift of gab mellifluousness

Antonyms

STRONG

impotence inability incompetence weakness

WEAK

dullness inarticulateness

Example Sentences

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The two-hour documentary includes interviews with Carrey and O’Brien, as well as “Only Murders in the Building” stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, a duo deeply influenced by Van Dyke’s blend of eloquence and acrobatics.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

Rather than fixating on Jefferson’s quill scratches, Mr. Amar illuminates how this equality ethos resonated with America’s most profound thinkers—from the fiery eloquence of Frederick Douglass to the unyielding advocacy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

There were three main speakers that night: Chaudhry Khaliquz-zaman spoke for India's Muslims, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher, for his eloquence and vision, and Nehru - the star of the evening.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Don't win games and the eloquence of the greatest orator will not save him.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

"His massive figure, commanding, self-confident manner, and magnificent bursts of fiery eloquence, won and held the attention of his audience from the moment he opened his lips."

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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