oratory

[ awr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, or- ]

/ ˈɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒr- /

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noun

skill or eloquence in public speaking: The evangelist moved thousands to repentance with his oratory.

the art of public speaking, especially in a formal and eloquent manner.

Origin of oratory

1580–90; <Latin ōrātōria, noun use of feminine of ōrātōrius of an orator. See orator, -tory¹

SYNONYMS FOR oratory

1 rhetoric, delivery, declamation.

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oration, orator, Oratorian, oratorical, oratorio, oratory, oratrix, orb, orbicular, orbiculare, orbicular muscle of eye

Definition for oratory (2 of 2)

oratory²

[ awr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, or- ]

/ ˈɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒr- /

noun, plural or·a·to·ries.

a place of prayer, as a small chapel or a room for private devotions.

(initial capital letter)Roman Catholic Church. any of the religious societies of secular priests who live in religious communities but do not take vows.

Origin of oratory

1300–50; Middle English <Late Latin ōrātōrium place of prayer. See orator, -tory²

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Example sentences from the Web for oratory

For his oratory work he was paid over $1.3 million (a significant amount of which he donated to charity).
The Ugly Truth About Cory Booker, New Jersey’s Golden Boy|Olivia Nuzzi|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He launches into a flight of oratory on the past greatness of Petra.
Petra by Night|David Frum|January 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And for good reason: images of the crowd at political conventions can be as important as the oratory.
You Aced It, Michelle Obama|Mansfield Frazier|September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Coombs closed his oratory with a soaring appeal to conscience.
Bradley Manning Awaits Army’s Decision on Whether to Court-Martial Him|Denver Nicks|December 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST

“A memorable display of oratory and oratorical skill,” fierce Obama critic Charles Krauthammer admitted.
Mourner-in-Chief's Eulogy Puts Palin to Shame|Lloyd Grove|January 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Their public speakers cultivate a particular branch of oratory.
The Indian in his Wigwam|Henry R. Schoolcraft
I will to my oratory and pray for her, since to aid her by hand and head is alike denied to me.
The Fair Maid of Perth|Sir Walter Scott
When night fell, oratory was again rampant in all parts of the city.
The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol 2 (of 2)|Harry Furniss
Presently she heard voices in the passage which divided the Oratory from Harriet's room.
Margaret Capel, v. 3 of 3|Ellen Wallace
Oratory flowed on an ever rising tide, accompanied by much violent gesticulation and expectoration by way of emphasis.
Carmen Ariza|Charles Francis Stocking

British Dictionary definitions for oratory (1 of 3)

oratory¹

/ (ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) /

noun

the art of public speaking

rhetorical skill or style

Derived forms of oratory

oratorical, adjectiveoratorically, adverb

Word Origin for oratory

C16: from Latin (ars) ōrātōria (the art of) public speaking

British Dictionary definitions for oratory (2 of 3)

oratory²

/ (ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) /

noun plural -ries

a small room or secluded place, set apart for private prayer

Word Origin for oratory

C14: from Anglo-Norman, from Church Latin ōrātōrium place of prayer, from ōrāre to plead, pray

British Dictionary definitions for oratory (3 of 3)

Oratory

/ (ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) /

noun RC Church

Also called: Congregation of the Oratory the religious society of secular priests (Oratorians) living in a community founded by St Philip Neri

any church belonging to this societythe Brompton Oratory

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单词	oratory
释义	oratory ¹ [ awr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, or- ] / ˈɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒr- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR oratory ON THESAURUS.COM noun skill or eloquence in public speaking: The evangelist moved thousands to repentance with his oratory. the art of public speaking, especially in a formal and eloquent manner. Origin of oratory ¹ 1580–90; <Latin ōrātōria, noun use of feminine of ōrātōrius of an orator. See orator, -tory¹ SYNONYMS FOR oratory 1 rhetoric, delivery, declamation. SEE SYNONYMS FOR oratory ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby oratory oration, orator, Oratorian, oratorical, oratorio, oratory, oratrix, orb, orbicular, orbiculare, orbicular muscle of eye Definition for oratory (2 of 2) oratory² [ awr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, or- ] / ˈɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒr- / noun, plural or·a·to·ries. a place of prayer, as a small chapel or a room for private devotions. (initial capital letter)Roman Catholic Church. any of the religious societies of secular priests who live in religious communities but do not take vows. Origin of oratory ² 1300–50; Middle English <Late Latin ōrātōrium place of prayer. See orator, -tory² Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for oratory For his oratory work he was paid over $1.3 million (a significant amount of which he donated to charity). The Ugly Truth About Cory Booker, New Jersey’s Golden Boy\|Olivia Nuzzi\|October 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He launches into a flight of oratory on the past greatness of Petra. Petra by Night\|David Frum\|January 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST And for good reason: images of the crowd at political conventions can be as important as the oratory. You Aced It, Michelle Obama\|Mansfield Frazier\|September 5, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Coombs closed his oratory with a soaring appeal to conscience. Bradley Manning Awaits Army’s Decision on Whether to Court-Martial Him\|Denver Nicks\|December 22, 2011\|DAILY BEAST “A memorable display of oratory and oratorical skill,” fierce Obama critic Charles Krauthammer admitted. Mourner-in-Chief's Eulogy Puts Palin to Shame\|Lloyd Grove\|January 13, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Their public speakers cultivate a particular branch of oratory. The Indian in his Wigwam\|Henry R. Schoolcraft I will to my oratory and pray for her, since to aid her by hand and head is alike denied to me. The Fair Maid of Perth\|Sir Walter Scott When night fell, oratory was again rampant in all parts of the city. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol 2 (of 2)\|Harry Furniss Presently she heard voices in the passage which divided the Oratory from Harriet's room. Margaret Capel, v. 3 of 3\|Ellen Wallace Oratory flowed on an ever rising tide, accompanied by much violent gesticulation and expectoration by way of emphasis. Carmen Ariza\|Charles Francis Stocking British Dictionary definitions for oratory (1 of 3) oratory¹ / (ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) / noun the art of public speaking rhetorical skill or style Derived forms of oratory oratorical, adjectiveoratorically, adverb Word Origin for oratory C16: from Latin (ars) ōrātōria (the art of) public speaking British Dictionary definitions for oratory (2 of 3) oratory² / (ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) / noun plural -ries a small room or secluded place, set apart for private prayer Word Origin for oratory C14: from Anglo-Norman, from Church Latin ōrātōrium place of prayer, from ōrāre to plead, pray British Dictionary definitions for oratory (3 of 3) Oratory / (ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) / noun RC Church Also called: Congregation of the Oratory the religious society of secular priests (Oratorians) living in a community founded by St Philip Neri any church belonging to this societythe Brompton Oratory Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to oratory eloquence, rhetoric, grandiloquence, diction, articulation, declamation, speech, elocution, speaking, speechmaking, speechifying
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oratory

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Definition for oratory (2 of 2)

noun, plural or·a·to·ries.

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noun

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noun plural -ries

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noun RC Church

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