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Declamation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Declamation is a noun meaning The act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery; loud speaking in public.

Meaning

The act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery; loud speaking in public.

More Meanings

  1. A set or harangue; declamatory discourse.
  2. Pretentious rhetorical display, with more sound than sense.

Example Sentences

mere declamation

Word Forms

Synonyms for declamation

Depending on context, synonyms include haranguing.

haranguing

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include speeching, speechmaking, declaration, pronunciamento, disclamation, allocution.

speechingspeechmakingdeclarationpronunciamentodisclamationallocutionproclamationacclaimdenunciationactiopronouncementpronouncingproclaimingenunciationdeclaringdecryingsermoningforthspeaking

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