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rhetorical
[ ri-tawr-i-kuhl, -tor- ]
adjective
- used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect, rather than truth, substance, or meaning:
Her bold and ingenious analogies, although engaging, are purely rhetorical, adding nothing to our understanding of the issue.
Synonyms: , ,
- marked by or tending to use exaggerated language or bombast:
Fortunately, the rebel leaders did not have the military power to follow through on their fiery rhetorical eruptions.
- of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric, or the skillful use of language to persuade people:
She had spent hours with her advisors discussing rhetorical strategy, and now it was time to deliver the speech.
- of, relating to, or in reference to a rhetorical question:
No need to respond—that was rhetorical.
rhetorical
/ ɪˈɒɪə /
adjective
- concerned with effect or style rather than content or meaning; bombastic
- of or relating to rhetoric or oratory
Derived Forms
- ˈٴǰ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- ·ٴǰ··· adverb
- ·ٴǰ···Ա noun
- ԴDz··ٴǰ·· adjective
- ܲ··ٴǰ·· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of rhetorical1
Example Sentences
The prime minister is not a man known for flights of rhetorical fancy.
The HHS statement serves as rhetorical camouflage, designed to ignite fatigue and resentment among voters who want to “move on.”
The president displayed the rhetorical discipline and analytical precision he’s famous for, calling various former officials “scum” and the like.
But never did anyone imagine that he would launch a full scale rhetorical assault on Canada itself, insult its people and proclaim that he wants to annex the country and make it America's 51st state.
It's a familiar rhetorical move of his to paint his victims as whiners.
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