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declamatory

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective declamatory has 1 sense
  1. bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid, turgid - ostentatiously lofty in style; "a man given to large talk"; "tumid political prose"
    Antonym: unrhetorical (indirect, via rhetorical)

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Declamatory

Description:

Declamatory is an adjective that describes speech or writing that is intended to be dramatic, emphatic, or forceful. It often involves a grand or exaggerated style of expression.

Senses and Usages:

1. Expressing or characterized by strong emotion or dramatic emphasis:

His declamatory speech inspired the crowd and stirred their emotions.

Sample Sentence: The actress delivered a declamatory monologue that left the audience in awe.

2. Speaking or writing in a bombastic or exaggerated manner:

The author's declamatory prose captured the reader's attention but lacked subtlety.

Sample Sentence: The politician's declamatory statements were met with skepticism by the press.

3. Pertaining to the style of classical oratory:

The declamatory speeches of ancient Roman senators were known for their persuasive power.

Sample Sentence: The student immersed herself in the study of declamatory techniques to improve her public speaking skills.

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