English / word
oratory
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The art or practice of formal public speaking, especially in an eloquent and persuasive manner.
In context
01
His inspiring oratory motivated thousands of citizens to fight for justice.
02
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Synonyms
rhetoric,eloquence,public speaking
Antonyms
inarticulateness,incoherence,stammering
Collocations
skilled in oratory,political oratory,powers of oratory