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eloquence

[/ˈɛləkwəns/]
nounfeminine
eloquência
1. Fluent, persuasive, and expressive speech or writing
The speaker's eloquence captivated the entire audience.
A eloquência do orador cativou toda a plateia.
2. The quality of being eloquent; persuasive or moving power in language
Her eloquence made even the most skeptical listeners reconsider their positions.
Sua eloquência fez até mesmo os ouvintes mais céticos reconsiderarem suas posições.
3. Expressive and meaningful communication
The eloquence of his silence spoke volumes.
A eloquência de seu silêncio falava volumes.
Synonyms
articulatenessfluencyexpressivenesspersuasivenessoratory
Antonyms
inarticulatenessincoherencestammeringmuteness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eloquência
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
eloquência
standard usage
São Paulo
eloquência
standard usage
Portugal
eloquência
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak with eloquence
the eloquence of silence
eloquence is the art of persuasion
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