Definition of ELOCUTION

elocution

Meanings

Plural: elocutions

Noun

  • an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
  • The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English elocucioun, ellocucioun, from Late Latin ēlocutiōnem. Doublet of elocutio.

Scrabble Score: 11

elocution is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
elocution is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
elocution is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

elocution is a valid Words With Friends word