1oratory1 (ˈɒrətərɪ
;-trɪ)
Definitions
noun
- the art of public speaking
- rhetorical skill or style
Alternative Forms
ˌoraˈtorical adjective ˌoraˈtorically adverbWord Origin
C16: from Latin (ars ) ōrātōria (the art of) public speakingSynonyms
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rhetoric,
eloquence,
public speaking,
speech-making
expressiveness,
fluency,
a way with words
declamation,
speechifying,
grandiloquence,
spieling,
whaikorero,
2oratory2 (ˈɒrətərɪ;-trɪ)
Definitions
noun
- a small room or secluded place, set apart for private prayer
Word Origin
C14: from Anglo-Norman, from Church Latin ōrātōrium place of prayer, from ōrāre to plead, prayOratory (ˈɒrətərɪ;-trɪ)
Definitions
noun
Roman Catholic Church- Also called
Congregation of the Oratory the religious society of secular priests (Oratorians) living in a community founded by St Philip Neri - any church belonging to this society ⇒
the Brompton Oratory
Usage examples
A good enough speaker, slightly dull - but actually this isn't the golden age of political oratory , is it?
, Political Suicide (1986)The day started disastrously with her limited debating skills pitted against Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's oratory.
India Today (2000)But despite his oratory , Mr. Peters was elected chairman yesterday with the lowest score ever given to a leader in IG Metall's history.
Globe and Mail (2003)Arguably, however, sermonising is all we have by way of public oratory.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)George made a meal of his part, loving every minute, and all his brilliant Welsh Methodist oratory came out.
, HER MAJESTY: 50 Regal Years (2001)