oratorical
adjective
oratorically
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a word derived from
oratorical.
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a word derived from
oratory.
oratorynounskill or eloquence in public speaking.
Example Sentences
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And Brandon Carter, a memorable Prince Hal in the company’s “Henry IV,” Parts 1 and 2, keeps tuned up oratorically by performing a Shakespeare sonnet every day and posting his performances online.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2020
Best of all is Elizabeth Marvel, who, cast as the oratorically gifted friend to Caesar, Marc Antony, lives up to her surname.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 16, 2017
John C. Calhoun and who knows how many other oratorically inclined former vice presidents turned over in their graves.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2012
What," he said oratorically, "does history teach us?
From Time Magazine Archive
Is he your pup," he demanded, oratorically, "or is he not your pup, Mrs. Pottle?
From The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales by Richard Connell
