or|a|tor|i|cal

or|a|tor|i|cal
or|a|tor|i|cal «AWR uh TAWR uh kuhl, OR uh TOR-», adjective.
1. of oratory; having to do with orators or oratory: »

an oratorical contest.

SYNONYM(S): declamatory.
2. characteristic of orators or oratory: »

He has an oratorical manner even in conversation.

SYNONYM(S): eloquent.
or´a|tor´i|cal|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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