Synonyms for elocutionist

Grammar : Noun

Spell : el-uh-kyoo-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛl əˈkyu ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for elocutionist

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Définition of elocutionist

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).

As in speaker : noun talker
As in reader : noun one who makes a profession of reading aloud
As in reader : noun person who reads
As in rhetorician : noun speaker
As in speechifier : noun speaker
As in speechmaker : noun speaker
As in spokeswoman : noun speaker

Example sentences :

Miss Brown, the elocutionist, ranks as one of the finest in the country.
Extract from : « Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading » by Various

"Wal, I don't profess to be any elocutionist," Salters said.
Extract from : « "Captains Courageous" » by Rudyard Kipling

A woman with stringy hair and an elocutionist's mouth, grew dramatic as he passed.
Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht

Miss Carrie was an elocutionist and had even recited on the stage.
Extract from : « Emmy Lou » by George Madden Martin

When I was a girl, I could 'a' been quite an elocutionist if I could 'a' had lessons.
Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale

This speech he delivered with a ridiculous imitation of the tricks of the elocutionist.
Extract from : « Aladdin & Co. » by Herbert Quick

A young performer, vocalist or elocutionist, is often introduced at a luncheon.
Extract from : « Social Life » by Maud C. Cooke

He cultivated none of the graces or dexterities of the elocutionist.
Extract from : « Reminiscences of Charles Bradlaugh » by George W. Foote

I defy any elocutionist to read it satisfactorily with the inflexes.
Extract from : « My Schools and Schoolmasters » by Hugh Miller

An elocutionist of note read aloud one of the author's poems.
Extract from : « John Greenleaf Whittier » by W. Sloane Kennedy

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