suaviloquence

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English

Etymology

From Latin suāviloquentia; equivalent to suaviloquent +‎ -ence.

Noun

suaviloquence (uncountable)

  1. The quality of pleasantness or sweetness in speech or writing.
    • 1860, George Winfred Hervey, Rhetoric of Conversation:
      When a professional man is called from his office, or a student from his books, deliver your message with all possible despatch. Have not the vanity to think that great novelty of thought, even though you can deliver it with great suaviloquence, will be gladly received by those whose minds are pre-occupied.