Meaning
eloquence
In a sentence
Parla con eloquenza anche quando è nervoso.
He speaks eloquently even when he is nervous.
Hai notato la sua eloquenza in riunione?
Did you notice his eloquence in the meeting?
Non ho mai avuto tanta eloquenza al telefono.
I’ve never had so much eloquence on the phone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| eloquenza | feminine · singular |
| eloquenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal and abstract than parlare bene. Common in writing, speeches, and praise of someone's speaking style.
- Often used with di: eloquenza di un oratore. Also common with adjectives like grande, notevole, scarsa.
- Don't confuse it with loquacità: loquacità means talkativeness, often excessive; eloquenza suggests effectiveness and expressive power.