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- [awr-uh-tawr-i-kuh l, or-uh-tor-]
- /ˌɔr əˈtɔr ɪ kəl, ˌɒr əˈtɒr-/
- /ˈɒr.ə.tər.i/
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- [awr-uh-tawr-i-kuh l, or-uh-tor-]
- /ˌɔr əˈtɔr ɪ kəl, ˌɒr əˈtɒr-/
Definitions of oratorical word
- adjective oratorical of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory: His oratorical prowess has led to political success. 1
- adjective oratorical given to oratory: an oratorical speaker. 1
- noun oratorical Relating to the art or practice of public speaking. 1
- adjective oratorical Oratorical means relating to or using oratory. 0
- adjective oratorical of or characteristic of orators or oratory 0
- adjective oratorical given to oratory 0
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Origin of oratorical
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; orator, orator(y)1 + -ical
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Parts of speech for Oratorical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oratorical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oratorical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oratorical
adjective oratorical
- rhetorical — used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
- debating — the activity of taking part in debates
- declamatory — A declamatory phrase, statement, or way of speaking is dramatic and confident.
- speechmaker — a person who delivers speeches.
- eloquent — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Antonyms for oratorical
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