Declamatory
adjective
Showy in the way a person speaks, often to draw attention.
He delivered a declamatory speech in the parliament.
Often appears as...
- declamatory speech
- declamatory style
adjective
Related to a style of speaking or writing that is meant to be heard or read and is often used to express something important in a way that is impressive.
The actor's declamatory performing style left the audience in awe.
Often appears as...
- declamatory acting
- declamatory prose
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Relating to public speaking or declamation.
The declamatory arts are an important component of a well-rounded education.
Often appears as...
- declamatory arts
- declamatory contest
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Showy in the way a person speaks, often to draw attention.
He delivered a declamatory speech in the parliament.
Often appears as...
- declamatory speech
- declamatory style
adjective
Related to a style of speaking or writing that is meant to be heard or read and is often used to express something important in a way that is impressive.
The actor's declamatory performing style left the audience in awe.
Often appears as...
- declamatory acting
- declamatory prose
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Relating to public speaking or declamation.
The declamatory arts are an important component of a well-rounded education.
Often appears as...
- declamatory arts
- declamatory contest
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Attention Seeking
Use 'declamatory' when someone speaks in a way to stand out and be noticed.
Her declamatory tone made everyone in the room listen.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Speaking
'Declamatory' often refers to formal or public speeches that are expressive.
His declamatory speech captured the crowd's attention.
Pro Tip 1/2Attention Seeking
Use 'declamatory' when someone speaks in a way to stand out and be noticed.
Her declamatory tone made everyone in the room listen.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Speaking
'Declamatory' often refers to formal or public speeches that are expressive.
His declamatory speech captured the crowd's attention.
Pro Tip 1/2Attention Seeking
Use 'declamatory' when someone speaks in a way to stand out and be noticed.
Her declamatory tone made everyone in the room listen.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Speaking
'Declamatory' often refers to formal or public speeches that are expressive.
His declamatory speech captured the crowd's attention.
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The sound of things not...
questions small questions that are easy to ask and therefore easy to answer has anybody thought about does anybody know more about I wonder if do you think we could these aren't declamatory questions
Video examples
The sound of things not...
questions small questions that are easy to ask and therefore easy to answer has anybody thought about does anybody know more about I wonder if do you think we could these aren't declamatory questions
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Quote examples
Emily Blunt
British Actress
Americans are a lot more open, of course. There's something more declamatory in the way you express emotions. It's a stereotype but it's true. British people can appear repressed in expressing emotions. Not very good at self-evaluating, or affirming situations, touching, anything like that.
Quote examples
Dorothy Allison
American Writer
I was born in 1949, and by the time I was 10, I figured out that my hope chest was not aimed in the same direction everybody else's was. And that life was going to be very, very complicated. And that I could either be provocative and declamatory, or shy, retiring and scared.
Quote examples
Emily Blunt
British Actress
Americans are a lot more open, of course. There's something more declamatory in the way you express emotions. It's a stereotype but it's true. British people can appear repressed in expressing emotions. Not very good at self-evaluating, or affirming situations, touching, anything like that.
Quote examples
Dorothy Allison
American Writer
I was born in 1949, and by the time I was 10, I figured out that my hope chest was not aimed in the same direction everybody else's was. And that life was going to be very, very complicated. And that I could either be provocative and declamatory, or shy, retiring and scared.
Example 1 of 2
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