speechifying

verb

Definition of speechifyingnext
present participle of speechify
as in speaking

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  1. speaking
  2. talking
  3. preaching
  4. proclaiming
Verb
  • At least half of the shows in the study had at least one Orthodox character in a speaking role.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This abstract design reminds us of a sushi platter which is definitely speaking to our stomach.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There was only the sound of talking in the background.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of talking
Verb
  • In the sermon, Bishop Jakes was describing his love of preaching.
    Remy Tumin, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The pressure of incessant positivity proved too much for him personally, but preaching radical kindness had a positive effect on those around him.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of preaching
Verb
  • As if that’s not enough, there is also a concerted effort to further overstretch into proclaiming the imminent realization of artificial superintelligence (ASI).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This ancient practice is getting a lot of attention lately, with fans proclaiming its power to reset and refresh.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of proclaiming
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