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rhetorical

adjective

/rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

Meaning

relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer

He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.

rhetorical question

oratorical, persuasive, stylistic, eloquent

unspoken, plain

rhetorical device, rhetorical style, rhetorical question

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals

performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with