Definition

Describing a style of speaking or writing that is dramatic and expressive, often used to impress or persuade an audience.

Example

The actor's declamatory performance captivated the audience and brought the speech to life.

Conversation

Did you hear her speech at the event last night?

Yeah, it was quite the declamatory performance!

I thought she was a bit over the top, though.

True, but that's what made it memorable, I guess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Declamatory → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "clamare" (meaning to call or shout) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to). The word "declamatory" refers to something that is related to calling out or speaking in a loud, forceful manner, often in a rhetorical or dramatic way.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'calling out' ('clamare') in a dramatic way, and 'de-' suggests a strong emphasis or force. This helps you remember that 'declamatory' relates to forceful or dramatic speaking.

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