Rhetoric

What do we mean by rhetoric?

The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively. noun

A treatise or book discussing this art. noun

Skill in using language effectively and persuasively. noun

A style of speaking or writing, especially the language of a particular subject. noun

Language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere, or intellectually vacuous. noun

Verbal communication; discourse. noun

Rhetorical; formerly, eloquent.

The art of discourse; the art of using language so as to influence others. noun

Skill in discourse; artistic use of language. noun

Artificial oratory, as opposed to that which is natural and unaffected; display in language; ostentatious or meretricious declamation. noun

The power of persuasion; persuasive influence. noun

Synonyms Elocution, Eloquence, etc. See oratory. noun

The art of composition; especially, elegant composition in prose. noun

Oratory; the art of speaking with propriety, elegance, and force. noun

Hence, artificial eloquence; fine language or declamation without conviction or earnest feeling. noun

Fig. : The power of persuasion or attraction; that which allures or charms. noun

Synonym of rhetorical. adjective

The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade. noun

The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.

Words that are spelled similarly to rhetoric:
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