Other Word Forms
- oratorically adverb
- semioratorical adjective
- semioratorically adverb
- superoratorical adjective
- superoratorically adverb
- unoratorical adjective
- unoratorically adverb
Etymology
Origin of oratorical
First recorded in 1610–20; orator, orator(y) 1 + -ical
Example Sentences
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And as Herndon pointed out, “in time Lincoln’s style changed: he became more eloquent but with less gaudy ornamentation. He grew in oratorical power, dropping gradually the alliteration and rosy metaphor of youth.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
It’s an astounding amount of influence for a man who has never won the Democratic presidential nomination and doesn’t possess once-in-a-generation oratorical skills.
From Slate • Aug. 22, 2024
In court, Alimouri stood out from his fellow defense attorneys, and not just for his colorful nickname, coined by fans who swooned over his tailored suits, shiny pompadour and oratorical skills.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024
The former president, known for his bombastic oratorical style, did not address the court once during his arraignment, even to enter a plea.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2023
“Kevin, a couple of months ago everybody stood and cheered in the auditorium when she won the oratorical contest.”
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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