rhetoric

• Существительное, обозначающее искусство эффективной или убедительной устной или письменной речи, часто использующее фигуры речи и другие композиционные приёмы.

A noun referring to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often employing figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

uncountable

1. Art of persuasionB2formal

   The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often using figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

   Риторика

   • The politician's speech was full of powerful rhetoric.
   • She studied rhetoric in college to improve her debating skills.
   • His rhetoric convinced the audience to support the cause.

   Synonymsdiscourseelocutioneloquenceoratorypublic speakingspeechmaking

2. Empty or exaggerated languageB2informal

   Language designed to impress or persuade but often lacking sincerity or meaningful content.

   Пустые или преувеличенные слова

   • The candidate's promises were just empty rhetoric.
   • Don't be fooled by his flowery rhetoric; he rarely follows through.
   • The speech was all rhetoric and no substance.

   Synonymsblusterbombastbunkumclaptrapempty talkfustiangrandiloquencehot airmagniloquencepuffery

   Antonymscontentfactsinceritysubstancetruth