Meaning
rhetoric
- the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
- insincere, grandiose, or inflated language
In a sentence
Il discorso del politico era pieno di inutile retorica.
The politician's speech was full of useless rhetoric.
Basta con questa retorica, adesso servono soluzioni concrete.
Enough with this rhetoric, now we need concrete solutions.
Ha studiato retorica antica all'università.
She studied ancient rhetoric at university.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| retorica | feminine · singular |
| retoriche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often carries a pejorative nuance in modern usage, meaning empty words or claptrap.
- The plural 'retoriche' is rarely used.