Ĕl'o-quence, n.

n. [Lat. eloquentia, from eloquens; Fr. éloquence, Pr. eloquencia, eloquensa, Sp. eloquencia, It. eloquenza. See infra.] 1. The expression or utterance of strong emotion, in a manner adapted to excite correspondent emotions in others. It ordinarily implies elevated and forcible thought, well chosen language, an easy and effective utterance, and an impassioned manner. Eloquence is speaking out . . . out of the abundance of the heart. Hare. 2. That which is eloquently uttered or written. She uttereth piercing eloquence. Shak. Syn.—Oratory; rhetoric.