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- Dictionaryoratory/ˈɒrət(ə)ri/
noun
- 1. the art or practice of formal speaking in public: "the gift of persuasive oratory"
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the activity of giving skillful and effective speeches in public. orator. noun [ C ] us / ˈɔr·ət̬·ər, ˈɑr- / Daniel Webster was famous as an orator. (Definition of oratory from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of oratory. oratory.
1. : the art of speaking in public eloquently or effectively. 2. a. : public speaking that employs oratory. b. : public speaking that is characterized by the use of stock phrases and that appeals chiefly to the emotions. Synonyms. Noun (2) elocution.
Oratory definition: skill or eloquence in public speaking. See examples of ORATORY used in a sentence.
Oratory is the art of making formal speeches which strongly affect people's feelings and beliefs.
the activity of giving skillful and effective speeches in public. orator. noun [ C ] us / ˈɔr·ət̬·ər, ˈɑr- / Daniel Webster was famous as an orator. (Definition of oratory from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of oratory.
oratory. noun. /ˈɒrətri/ /ˈɔːrətɔːri/ (plural oratories) [uncountable] the skill of making powerful and effective speeches in public synonym rhetoric. The crowd was held spellbound by her oratory. Want to learn more?
An oratory is a long, formal speech. Often one that's a bit puffy and overblown, making you think the speaker really likes the sound of his own voice.
1. A place for prayer, such as a small private chapel. 2. also Oratory. a. A Roman Catholic religious society founded in 1575 by Saint Philip Neri and consisting of secular priests. b. A branch or church of this society.
The art of an orator; skill or eloquence in public speaking. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Public speaking marked by the use of overblown rhetoric. American Heritage. A small chapel, esp. one for private prayer. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
noun [ U ] formal uk / ˈɒrət ə ri / us. Add to word list. the skill of making good public speeches: powerful oratory. political oratory. (Definition of oratory from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of oratory. in Chinese (Traditional) 演講才能, 雄辯… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 演讲才能, 雄辩… See more.
