elocution
elocution Lexical Profile
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• noun
The skill or art of clear, expressive, and distinct speech, especially with regard to pronunciation, articulation, and delivery in public speaking.
"The young actor took weekly lessons in elocution to project his voice clearly across the theater."
A particular style or manner of speaking or reading aloud in public.
"Her measured, dignified elocution captivated everyone in the lecture hall."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'elocution' (the skill of clear and expressive speech) with 'eloquence' (fluent, persuasive, and moving expression in speech or writing), nor with 'electrocution'.
• Rhymes for elocution
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin elocutionem ('manner of expression, oratorical delivery'), from the verb eloqui ('to speak out'), combining ex- ('out') and loqui ('to speak').