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- [dih-klam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈklæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /dɪˈklæm.ə.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-klam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈklæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of declamatory word
- adjective declamatory A declamatory phrase, statement, or way of speaking is dramatic and confident. 3
- adjective declamatory relating to or having the characteristics of a declamation 3
- adjective declamatory merely rhetorical; empty and bombastic 3
- adjective declamatory of, or characterized by, declaiming 3
- adjective declamatory marked by passion or pomposity; bombastic 3
- adjective declamatory pertaining to or characterized by declamation. 1
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Origin of declamatory
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin dēclāmātōrius, equivalent to dēclāmā(re) (see declaim) + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Declamatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
declamatory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
declamatory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for declamatory
adj declamatory
- fluent — spoken or written with ease: fluent French.
- formal — being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
- oratorical — of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory: His oratorical prowess has led to political success.
- rhetorical — used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
- bombastic — If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
adjective declamatory
- dramatic — of or relating to the drama.
- theatrical — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.
- pompous — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
- melodramatic — of, like, or befitting melodrama.
- booming — perceived as too loud
Antonyms for declamatory
adjective declamatory
- low-key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
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