Synonyms for declamation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dek-luh-mey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛk ləˈmeɪ ʃən


Définition of declamation

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Latin declamationem (nominative declamatio), noun of action from past participle stem of declamare (see declaim).
  • noun discourse
  • noun ranting
Example sentences :
  • It was only yesterday morning Master Jones decided to have declamation to-day.
  • Extract from : « The Universal Reciter » by Various
  • The air of the New World seems favourable to the art of declamation.
  • Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad
  • In contrast to Kemble's declamation, Kean's acting was vehement and passionate.
  • Extract from : « The Facts About Shakespeare » by William Allan Nielson
  • As he advanced in his declamation, his ardour seemed to increase.
  • Extract from : « Waverley » by Sir Walter Scott
  • In this year he obtained the first college prize for an English declamation.
  • Extract from : « Spare Hours » by John Brown
  • And all these people had a veritable mania for declamation and fancy dress.
  • Extract from : « The Octopus » by Frank Norris
  • Tut, man,—when did declamation ever overthrow castles, and conquer soldiery?
  • Extract from : « Rienzi » by Edward Bulwer Lytton
  • It might be so; yet any evidence beyond probability and declamation is lacking.
  • Extract from : « Robin Tremayne » by Emily Sarah Holt
  • Then he burst on us with a declamation on all that was wrong in India, and its remedy.
  • Extract from : « Gryll Grange » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • In language, except in declamation, there is no second vowel sound.
  • Extract from : « A Handbook of the English Language » by Robert Gordon Latham

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