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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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