ORATORY Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word oratory. (close relations)
Definition of ORATORY
Best Alternative Words for ORATORY
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articulation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech • the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made • expressing in coherent verbal form • (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion) • the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible | ||||||||
declamation | nounn | |||||||
noun • vehement oratory • recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric | ||||||||
diction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience • the manner in which something is expressed in words | ||||||||
eloquence | nounn | |||||||
noun • powerful and effective language | ||||||||
eloquent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively | ||||||||
fluency | nounn | |||||||
noun • powerful and effective language • skillfulness in speaking or writing • the quality of being facile in speech and writing | ||||||||
grandiloquence | nounn | |||||||
noun • high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation | ||||||||
rhetoric | nounn | |||||||
noun • using language effectively to please or persuade • high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation • loud and confused and empty talk • study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking) | ||||||||
public speaking | nounn | |||||||
noun • delivering an address to a public audience |