Words Like RHETORICAL

We have put together a list of words that are similar to RHETORICAL.

5 Alternative Words Similar to rhetorical

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2 examples of rhetorical

1 the rhetorical art; a rhetorical treatise; a rhetorical flourish.
2 the rhetorical sin of the meaningless variation

10 definitions of rhetorical

1 Of or pertaining to rhetoric; according to, or exhibiting, rhetoric; oratorical
2 of or relating to rhetoric
3 given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought
4 Of or relating to rhetoric.
5 Characterized by overelaborate or bombastic rhetoric.
6 Used for persuasive effect: a speech punctuated by rhetorical pauses.
7 Pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing rhetoric; oratorical: as, the rhetorical art; a rhetorical treatise; a rhetorical flourish.
8 In some colleges in the United States, rhetorical exercises (declamations, etc.) held publicly before all the students of the college.
9 Part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.
10 Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument
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