eloquence

Definition

The quality of being fluent, persuasive, and articulate in speech or writing, often used to move or influence an audience.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'eloquentia', it comes from 'eloqui', meaning to speak out, formed by combining 'ex-' (out) and 'loqui' (to speak).

In the news

The article contrasts the rhetoric of national leaders with their actions, suggesting that moral authority is gained through consistent conduct rather than mere eloquence in political speeches.

Pakistan's Human Rights Hypocrisy: Bullets in ‘Azad Kashmir’, Sermons to World

daily-sun.com

Related words