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/
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 senator's powerful oratory moved the entire chamber to stand and applaud.
Her oratory flows from laboratory to dormitory!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'oratorium', a noun denoting 'a place for prayer' or 'a place for speaking'. Originally referring to a religious prayer room or chapel, the term later developed to encompass the art of eloquent public speaking and rhetorical discourse.
Breakdown
orare (to pray, to speak) + -torium (suffix denoting place or location). The suffix -torium transforms the verb into a noun indicating the space or setting where the action occurs.
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📝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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