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eloquence (n.)

fluent persuasive speech

Examples

  • His eloquence moved us.

Key rules

  • Eloquence is fluent and persuasive speaking or writing
  • Great eloquence, speak with eloquence
  • Eloquence is uncountable

Common mistakes

  • His eloquences moved us → His eloquence moved us
💡 Tip: Speeches // Persuasion // Literature
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