oratorical

adjective
UK: /ˌɒr.əˈtɒr.ɪ.kəl/
US: /ˌɔːr.əˈtɔːr.ɪ.kəl/

  1. Relating to the skill or art of public speaking that is effective and persuasive.

    1. His oratorical skills helped him win the debate easily.
    2. The politician used oratorical techniques to sway public opinion during the campaign.

  2. Characterized by elaborate and often insincere language; bombastic.

    1. The speech was full of oratorical flourishes, but lacked substance.
    2. His writing was too oratorical and flamboyant for such a serious subject matter.

Synonyms

rhetorical bombastic articulate declamatory eloquent

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The word "oratorical" in English means: Relating to the skill or art of public speaking that is effective and persuasive., Characterized by elaborate and often insincere language; bombastic..

The phonetic transcription of "oratorical" is /ˌɒr.əˈtɒr.ɪ.kəl/ in British English and /ˌɔːr.əˈtɔːr.ɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oratorical": rhetorical, bombastic, articulate, declamatory, eloquent.

Example usage of "oratorical": "His oratorical skills helped him win the debate easily.". More examples on the page.