oratory

Meaning

The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.

The art of formal public speaking, often with eloquence and persuasion.

Example Sentences

His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.

The politician's oratory impressed the crowd.

Synonyms

public speaking, rhetoric, verbal artistry, speechmaking, eloquence

Entry 1

public speaking, rhetoric, verbal artistry

Entry 2

speechmaking, rhetoric, eloquence, public speaking

Antonyms

muteness, incoherence, poor speech, silence, inarticulateness

Entry 1

muteness, incoherence, poor speech

Entry 2

silence, inarticulateness

Collocations

powerful oratory, skilled oratory, oratory skills, art of oratory