declamatory
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əˌtɔr adjective
1.
pertaining to or characterized by declamation.
2.
merely oratorical or rhetorical; stilted: a pompous, declamatory manner of speech.
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declamatory (dɪˈklæmətərɪ, -trɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | relating to or having the characteristics of a declamation |
| 2. | merely rhetorical; empty and bombastic |
| declamatorily | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
declamatory
1580s, from L. declamatorius, from declamatorem, noun of action from declamare (see declaim).
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Example sentences
Declamatory had clearly been deemed the night's official tone.
Even when he is not angry, his baritone voice has a declamatory tone.
The declamatory nature of the dialogue doesn't add texture, nor does what is some of the strangest dubbing in movie history.
Of course, everyone turned to look at the stairs nearest them to see who was arriving with such declamatory aplomb.
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