declamatory

Meanings

• adjective

  given to declaiming or formal harangues; extravagantly or bombastically expressed

  - "The politician's declamatory speech did not impress the voters."
  - "The declamatory tone of the sermon failed to connect with the congregation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with declamatory
clamatory , vocatory , despairatory

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Variants

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declamatory

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'declamare' meaning 'to proclaim publicly'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'declamatory' comes from the Latin word 'declamare', which means 'to shout out' or 'to proclaim publicly'.

2. Declamatory speech was a popular form of public entertainment in ancient Rome, where students would practice speaking in front of an audience.

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Related Concepts

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1. rhetoric: A branch of language and communication concerned with the art of persuasion and the effective use of language.

2. declamation: A formal public speech or address, often delivered from a prepared text.

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Culture

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In literature, declamatory writing is often criticized for being overly dramatic or rhetorical, while in rhetoric, it refers to a formal and elaborate style of speaking or writing.

How to Memorize "declamatory"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a grand speaker delivering a passionate and dramatic speech in a large auditorium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with grandiose speeches or formal public addresses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Declamatory: Dramatic and Formal' to help memorize the meaning.

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