noun🔗ShareThe art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade."The politician used skillful rhetoric to convince voters that his policies would improve the economy. "communicationlanguagepoliticswritingstyleliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMeaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress."It’s only so much rhetoric."languagecommunicationstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePart of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade."A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected."languagecommunicationwritingpoliticsmedialiteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareNot earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument."The politician's speech was full of rhetoric, but lacked any concrete plans for improving the city. "languagecommunicationstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading