R0218100 (rĭ-tôr′ĭ-kəl, -tŏr′-)adj.1. Of or relating to rhetoric.2. Characterized by overelaborate or bombastic rhetoric.3. Used for persuasive effect: a speech punctuated by rhetorical pauses.rhe·tor′i·cal·ly adv.Thesaurus
Adv.
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rhetorically - in a rhetorical manner; "`What can be done?' he asked rhetorically"