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Term: demosthenic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of Demosthenes, an ancient Greek statesman and orator.

Example sentence: His demosthenic rhetoric captivated the audience during the political debate.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who possesses the oratorical or speech skills of Demosthenes.

Example sentence: The speaker's eloquence and persuasiveness earned him the reputation of being a demosthenic.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Characteristic of an expressive or powerful style of speech.

Example sentence: The demosthenic delivery of the poem left the audience spellbound.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 3: Popular or characteristic of a specific locality or region.

Example sentence: The local dialect includes several demosthenic phrases that are unique to the region.