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rhetoric

/ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

/ˈrɛt̬.ɚ.ɪk/

Translations

rhetoricnoun

rhetorics

The politician's rhetoric was persuasive.

Риторика политика была убедительной.

Additional translations

ораторское искусство

Synonyms

rhetoricadjective

/ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

/ˈrɛt̬.ɚ.ɪk/

Used attributively as a noun meaning 'related to rhetoric'; not a genuine gradable adjective.

rhetoricnoun

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

The politician's rhetoric was designed to appeal to the emotions of the audience.

Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.

The campaign was full of empty rhetoric that failed to address the real issues.

The study of the principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times.

In his literature class, he focused on the rhetoric of classical Greek philosophers.

rhetoricadjective

Relating to the art, study, or discipline of rhetoric (used attributively).

She is applying to the university's rhetoric program.