HyperDic: elocutionary

English > 2 senses of the word elocutionary:
ADJECTIVEpertelocutionaryof or relating to elocution
allelocutionary(used of style of speaking) overly embellished
English > elocutionary: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to elocution.
Example"elocutionary recitals"
Spanishdeclamatorio, elocucionario
Nounselocutionan expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
English > elocutionary: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(used of style of speaking) overly embellished.
Example"an elocutionary Oxonian delivery"
Broaderaffected, unnaturalspeaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
Nounselocutionan expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture

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