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declamation

UK
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

Translations

declamationnoun
declamations
pl
UK
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
The student delivered a powerful declamation that captivated the entire audience.
L’étudiant a prononcé une déclamation puissante qui a captivé tout le public.
Synonyms
recitation
oration
speech
address
monologue
discourse
presentation
declamationadjective
UK
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "a declamation contest".
The students selected a declamation piece for the competition.
Les étudiants ont choisi un texte déclamatoire pour le concours.

Definitions

declamationnoun
A rhetorical exercise or set speech, often delivered in a formal or theatrical manner.
The student delivered a powerful declamation that captivated the entire audience.
A speech or presentation that is loud, forceful, and often emotional, typically used to express strong opinions or feelings.
Her declamation against the new policy was both passionate and persuasive.
The act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery.
He studied declamation to improve his public speaking skills.
declamationadjective
Relating to or characteristic of declamation or a declamatory performance.
The students selected a declamation piece for the competition.
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