ORATORICAL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

oratorical

adjective

ˌȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-i-kəl

Definition of oratorical

as in rhetorical

marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases a speech that was an oratorical endorsement of the value of education but one that refused to call for greater spending on education

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Recent Examples of oratorical The Dallas area was a hotbed of competitive debate, and, at first, the oratorical polish of Kuang’s teammates was intimidating. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025 Thus enfranchised, Hackman took on Richard Harris’ elegant killer English Bob with gusto, mixing in a bravura oratorical gavotte with ample kicks to the ribs, and summoning the Best Supporting Actor trophy. — Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2025 To some of Mojtaba’s supporters, the lack of religious qualifications and oratorical skills may not matter. — Akbar Ganji, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025 Not merely because of his superior oratorical pizazz but also his remarkable style. — Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for oratorical

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rhetorical

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Maybe that’s what tips her into some recklessness of her own, with an explanation of Hal’s forceful personality and brilliant rhetorical style as being intoxicating.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
That club includes former President Obama, whose rhetorical style has been compared to the young senator.

— Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026

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