oratory — the art or practice of formal public speaking
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the art or practice of formal public speaking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
Korean meaning: 웅변술, 연설법
Korean pronunciation: **오**러토리
Example Sentences
- The politician's oratory was so boring that even his own wife fell asleep in the front row.
- She practiced her oratory skills by giving speeches to her pet goldfish.
- Martin Luther King Jr. was renowned for his powerful oratory that inspired millions.
oratory
NOUN//ˈɔːrətɔːri//
the art or practice of formal public speaking
the art or practice of formal public speaking
Her oratory flows from laboratory to dormitory!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'oratorium'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '기도하는 곳' 또는 '말하는 것'을 의미했습니다. 원래 종교적 기도실을 뜻했지만, 나중에 웅변술의 의미로도 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician's oratory was so boring that even his own wife fell asleep in the front row.”
“She practiced her oratory skills by giving speeches to her pet goldfish.”
“Martin Luther King Jr. was renowned for his powerful oratory that inspired millions.”
“The ancient Greeks considered oratory one of the most important skills for citizens.”
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