What does elocution mean?
Elocution means The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage..
Elocution
/ɛləˈkjuːʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage..
Example Sentences
perfect elocution
elocution training
study elocution
She took elocution lessons to improve her public speaking.
His elocution was precise and clear.
Synonyms for elocution
Antonyms for elocution
Related Words
Word Forms
- elocutions
Usage Notes
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How do you use elocution in a sentence?
perfect elocution
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