rhetoric

• Substantivo que designa a arte de usar a linguagem de forma eficaz ou persuasiva, na fala ou na escrita, frequentemente com figuras de linguagem e outros recursos de composição; também pode se referir ao uso rebuscado ou vazio dessa arte.

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

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1. Art of persuasionB2formal

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

   Retórica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdiscourseelocutioneloquenceoratorypublic speakingspeechmaking

2. Empty or exaggerated languageB2informal

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

   Linguagem vazia ou exagerada

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblusterbombastbunkumclaptrapempty talkfustiangrandiloquencehot airmagniloquencepuffery

   Antônimoscontentfactsinceritysubstancetruth