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epideictical

/ˌɛp.ɪˈdaɪk.tɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌɛp.ɪˈdaɪk.tɪ.kəl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к типу речи или письма, предназначенному для демонстрации или показа, часто используемому в риторике для восхваления или порицания.

An obsolete adjective relating to a type of speech or writing that is designed for display or show, often used in rhetoric to praise or blame.

  1. C2formal

    Designed primarily for rhetorical display or ceremonial speech, often used to praise or blame.

    ruЭпидейктический

    • The speech was epideictical, focusing on the virtues of the leader.
    • His epideictical oratory captivated the audience at the ceremony.
    • The professor analyzed the epideictical nature of the ancient funeral oration.

    Synonymsceremonialdeclamatorydemonstrativeoratoricalrhetorical