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eloquência

nounfeminineformal/ilukuˈẽsiɐ/medium

e·lo·quên·ci·a

Definition

The ability to express oneself fluently, clearly, and persuasively, using language effectively.
The lawyer defended his client with remarkable eloquence.
Her eloquence convinced the entire audience.
Common collocations
great eloquencepersuasive eloquencelack of eloquencepower of eloquence

Etymology

Do latim 'eloquentia' (faculdade de bem falar).

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