Ciceronian

American

[sis-uh-roh-nee-uhn] / ˌsɪs əˈroʊ ni ən /

adjective

of or relating to Cicero or his writings.

the Ciceronian orations.
in the style of Cicero: characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation.

Ciceronian invective.

noun

a person who is an expert on or specializes in the study of the works of Cicero.
a person who admires or imitates the style of Cicero.

Ciceronian British

/ ˌsɪsəˈrəʊnɪən /

adjective

of or resembling Cicero or his rhetorical style; eloquent
(of literary style) characterized by the use of antithesis and long periods

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

pseudo-Ciceronian

adjective

Etymology

Origin of Ciceronian

First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin Cicerōniānus, equivalent to Cicerōn- (stem of Cicerō ) Cicero + -iānus -ian

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