rhetoric
/ɹˈɛtɚɪk/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
noun
- using language effectively to please or persuade
- high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
“the grandiosity of his prose” - loud and confused and empty talk
“mere rhetoric” - study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
Synonyms for rhetoric
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