eloquence
gb/ˈɛləkwəns/ us/ˈɛləkwəns/
B2
English
~ 4100
ékesszólás, ékesszóló
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
ékesszólás
C1
ékesszóló
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s eloquence
Her eloquence during the debate won over many undecided voters.
A vita során tanúsított ékesszólásával sok bizonytalan szavazót megnyert magának.
The leader's eloquence inspired the crowd to take action.
A vezető ékesszólása cselekvésre ösztönözte a tömeget.
He spoke with such eloquence that everyone was moved.
The novel is praised for the eloquence of its prose.
Learner examples
She spoke with great eloquence.
Nagy ékesszólással beszélt.
His eloquence made the speech powerful.
Ékesszólása erőteljessé tette a beszédet.
The teacher admired her eloquence.
The president's eloquence gave hope to people.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eloquence' with 'elegance'; 'eloquence' is about speech or writing, not physical appearance.
Meaning
Fluent, persuasive speech or writing
Collocations
natural eloquence
|political eloquence
|display eloquence
|admire eloquence
|speak with eloquence
Synonyms
fluency (Focuses on smoothness and ease of expression, not necessarily persuasiveness.)
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articulacy (Emphasizes clear and effective expression, often in speech.)
Antonyms
inarticulateness (The inability to express oneself clearly in speech or writing.)
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awkwardness (Clumsiness in expression or delivery, lacking smoothness or persuasion.)
Themes
communication
|public speaking
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The skill of speaking or writing in a clear and powerful way that makes people want to listen or agree.
The ability to speak or write in a fluent, forceful, and persuasive manner.
Grammar
Dictionary form
eloquence
IPA
GB/ˈɛləkwəns/
US/ˈɛləkwəns/
Syllables & stress
elo - quence (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (elo)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: eloquence
- Plural: eloquence
Word family
Core family
eloquent
adjective C1
eloquently
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
ineloquent
adjective
ineloquently
adverb
Expressions
admire someone's eloquence
1/ædmˈaɪɚ sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˈɛləkwəns/
fixed phrase
Respect someone's persuasive speaking skill
To think someone speaks or writes very well and powerfully.
Examples
- Many people admired her eloquence in defending the cause.
- I truly admire his eloquence when he speaks about history.
display eloquence
1/dɪsplˈeɪ ˈɛləkwəns/
fixed phrase
formal
Show skill in persuasive speech or writing
To show that you can speak or write clearly and powerfully.
Examples
- The author displayed eloquence in every chapter.
- During the trial, the lawyer displayed great eloquence.
speak with eloquence
1/spˈik wˈɪθ ˈɛləkwəns/
fixed phrase
formal
Speak fluently and persuasively
To talk in a smooth and powerful way that makes people listen and agree.
Examples
- She spoke with eloquence about the need for change.
- At the ceremony, he spoke with eloquence that touched everyone's hearts.