Ciceronian
[ sis-uh-roh-nee-uhn ]
/ ˌsɪs əˈroʊ ni ən /
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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.
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pseu·do-Cic·e·ro·ni·an, adjective, nounWords nearby Ciceronian
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Ciceronian
/ (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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