rhetoric

Meaning

Adj

Synonym of rhetorical.

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
2. (countable, derogatory, sometimes, uncountable) Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.

Synonyms

oratory

eloquence

grandiloquence

magniloquence

empty words

empty talk

diction

hot air

grandiosity

ornateness

palaver

words

speech

wind

witticism

witty remark

manner of speaking

verbal skill

hypepbole

argument

forensic science

bromide

cliche

elocution

floridity

flourish

fluency

forensic

gab

oratorical

platitude

rhetorical

Translations

rhétorique

retórica

retorica

retórica

Rhetorik

retoriek

rederijkerskunst

ρητορική

Redekunst

retorica

retorik

retòrica

Spurensicherung

Forensik

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: rethorik

In summary

From Middle English rethorik, from Latin rēthoricus, rhētoricus, from Ancient Greek ῥητορῐκός (rhētorĭkós). By surface analysis, rhetor + -ic.