oratorical
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7.7
- adjective
- /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːrɪkəl/
- Formal
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oratorio
- His oratorical abilities made him a popular choice for leading discussions at community events.
- oratorical skill
- oratorical style
And though she didn't have Angelina's oratorical gifts, she, I always think of her as the judge.
- And though she didn't have Angelina's oratorical gifts, she, I always think of her as the judge.
- I was in an oratorical contest as a junior at East High School.
- Think of one of his famous Yes, we can rally speeches, not being political here, just talking about his oratorical skills.
Examples
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His nomination of President Obama before the DNC has been widely hailed as an oratorical masterpiece.
Blog text (25) -
I won a statewide oratorical contest and played the male lead in most of the drama presentations.
Fiction book (1999) -
I was in an oratorical contest as a junior at East High School.
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Though I do not pretend to any great oratorical skills,
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The reading, a kind of oratorical talent show, would be judged by several teachers.
Fiction book (1994) -
I won it in a citywide oratorical contest five years ago.
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Each side was represented by a nationally renowned oratorical giant.
Academic text (1991) -
Dr. Noah N. Langdale Jr. was known for his knowledge, wit, and oratorical skills.
Academic text (2014) -
Alas, I made every oratorical mistake any young, overly earnest speaker could make.
Academic text (2016) -
The speaker's oratorical style captivated the entire audience during the conference.
Synonyms
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7.3
Using showy language to persuade people instead of giving real facts
About public speaking that is clear and expressive
To use very big, showy words to sound important
Antonyms
How Oratorical
- Literature
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9.9
- Formal
3
7.7
- Formal
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3.0
28
3.9
89
2.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word oratorical comes from the Latin orator 'speaker', from orare 'to speak'. You can see the same root in oration, a formal speech, so oratorical means 'relating to public speaking' or having the style of a speech.