oratorical

adjective

or·a·tor·i·cal ˌȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-i-kəl

ˌär-ə-ˈtär-

Synonyms of oratorical next

: of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory

oratorically

ˌȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-i-k(ə-)lē

ˌär-ə-ˈtär-

adverb

Examples of oratorical in a Sentence

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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Not merely because of his superior oratorical pizazz but also his remarkable style. —

Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024 Yes, but: Some Democrats argue that the debate will be less of a referendum on oratorical skill and more of a clash of two different styles and worldviews. —

Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024 Trump’s general-election debates have not exactly been the stuff of oratorical legend. —

Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Sep. 2024 The low-key packaging of such a high-value endorsement also suggests that the Obamas, both of whom are powerful speakers, may be waiting for the right moment to deploy their oratorical skills for maximum impact. —

Christina Wilkie, CNBC, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for oratorical