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eloquence

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Fluent, forcible, elegant, and persuasive speech in public; the power of expressing strong emotions in striking and appropriate language either spoken or written, thereby producing conviction or persuasion.

Fig.: Whatever produces the effect of moving and persuasive speech.

That which is eloquently uttered or written.

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his eloquence attracted a large congregation Source: Internet

fluency in spoken and written English is essential Source: Internet

his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police Source: Internet

Aimed at a large public, these works stressed the use of multiple perspective and complex planar faceting for expressive effect while preserving the eloquence of subjects endowed with literary and philosophical connotations. Source: Internet

At a great diet held at Speyer in 1146, Holy Roman Emperor Conrad III and many of his nobles were also incited to dedicate themselves to the crusade by the eloquence of Bernard. Source: Internet

Botstein, 100. Tchaikovsky's melodies, stated with eloquence and matched by his inventive use of harmony and orchestration, have always ensured audience appeal. Source: Internet

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