ôr'ə-tôr'ĭ-kəl, ŏr'-
Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument
Having, or characterized by, eloquence; fluent, forceful, and persuasive
Characterized by the use of clear, expressive language:
Pretentiously lofty in style; bombastic.
High-sounding but with little meaning.
Making, or accompanied by, noise
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Extremely loud:
Characterized by exaggerated stateliness; pretentious, as in speech or manner; self-important
Designating or of a film, usually a feature, produced for first exhibition in a commercial theater as distinguished from one made for showing first on TV, as home video, etc.
Of or pertaining to style, especially to linguistic or literary style
Full of force; powerful, vigorous, effective, cogent, etc.
Tending or having the power to persuade:
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Marked by great passion or zeal:
The definition of vivid is something that is bright, intense or full of life.
Of or pertaining to elocution or to public speaking; rhetorical
(US) Entitled to elect a senator, or by senators.
gesticulative
Of, relating to, or using gesticulation.
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Filled with passion; fervent:
Elevated in character; exalted.
Possessing hereditary rank in a political system or social class derived from a feudalistic stage of a country's development.
Raised or expanded to abnormal levels:
Characterized by fullness, clarity, strength, and smoothness of sound.
Overblown; bombastic:
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Using high-flown, pompous, bombastic words and expressions
(Music) Having a powerful, expressive singing voice:
Excessively dramatic or emotional; affected.
Made in imitation of or as a substitute for something natural; simulated
Intended to attract notice.
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in the grand style
periclean
Of Pericles
Having an elevated or moralistic tone.
Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.
Not dramatic; lacking in dramatic action
Easy to understand, do, or carry out:
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