Synonyms for elocutionary

Grammar : Adj

Spell : el-uh-kyoo-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛl əˈkyu ʃən

Définition of elocutionary

Origin : mid-15c., from Late Latin elocutionem (nominative elocutio) "voice production, manner of expression," in classical Latin, "oratorical expression," noun of action from past participle stem of eloqui "speak out" (see eloquence).

adj oratorical

Example sentences :

His sermon was eloquent and literary, and it was delivered with elocutionary power.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

He had elocutionary gifts, had Mr. Allison, and flaunted them.
Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis

Their elocutionary powers are shown on the stage as well as the platform.
Extract from : « Liberty In The Nineteenth Century » by Frederic May Holland

Do not imagine for a moment that I advocate the neglect of elocutionary graces.
Extract from : « The Young Priest's Keepsake » by Michael Phelan

This elocutionary power was not gained without much care and diligent labor.
Extract from : « Lives of Illustrious Shoemakers » by William Edward Winks

Mr. Opp abruptly descended from his elocutionary flight, and asked to be excused for a few moments.
Extract from : « Mr. Opp » by Alice Hegan Rice

He's so highly satisfied with his elocutionary graces that he thinks he has nothing more to learn.
Extract from : « The Quaint Companions » by Leonard Merrick

All the tragedies are in rhyme, and that of the very worst description for elocutionary effect.
Extract from : « The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, Vol. 10, Issue 282, November 10, 1827 » by Various

“We were speaking of Sappho,” observed Crane, again gliding into an elocutionary mood.
Extract from : « A Fortnight of Folly » by Maurice Thompson

As he stood in that elocutionary attitude, friends, this is just the way that speech went.
Extract from : « Acres of Diamonds » by Russell H. Conwell

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