rhetorical

• Qui relève de la rhétorique, l'art de parler ou d'écrire de manière efficace et persuasive ; se dit souvent d'une question posée pour produire un effet, sans attendre de réponse.

Relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often used to describe a question asked for effect rather than an answer.

1. Relating to rhetoricB2formal

   Concerning the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often focusing on style and technique.

   rhétorique (relatif à l'art oratoire)

   • The speech was full of rhetorical devices like metaphors and alliteration.
   • She studied rhetorical strategies to improve her public speaking.
   • His rhetorical style was heavily influenced by classical orators.

   Synonymesdeclamatoryelocutionaryoratoricalstylisticverbal

2. Emphasizing style over substanceC1formal

   Characterized by an emphasis on style, often at the expense of meaningful content or thought.

   qui privilégie le style sur le fond

   • The debate devolved into a rhetorical exercise with little factual basis.
   • His argument was purely rhetorical, lacking any real evidence.
   • Critics accused the politician of being too rhetorical and not addressing the issues.

   Synonymesbombasticfloridflowerygrandiloquenthigh-flowninflatedmagniloquentpompous