declamation
ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən
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Definition of declamation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
public speakingRareart of delivering speeches with rhetorical flairRare
  • Her declamation captivated the audience with its passion.
oration speech
2.
showy talkRarepretentious speech with more style than substanceRare
  • His declamation was criticized for lacking real content.
oratory rhetoric
3.
educational exerciseDatedpublic recitation of speeches as a school exerciseDated
  • The students practiced declamation for the annual competition.
oration recitation speechmaking
4.
emotional protestRareemotional speech to protest or condemnRare
  • The activist's declamation stirred the crowd into action.
harangue oration speech
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Origin of declamation

Latin, declamatio (a speech)

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relating to a style of musical declamation

Examples of declamation in a sentence

  • The declamation contest drew a large crowd.
  • The politician's declamation was full of grand promises.
  • Her declamation at the event was met with applause.
  • Her declamation won first prize at the event.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of declamation.
  • His declamation against the policy was broadcasted live.

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  1. French:déclamation, récitation, ...
  2. German:Deklamation, Redeschwall, ...
  3. Italian:declamazione, recitazione, ...
  4. Spanish:declamación, proclama, ...
  5. Portuguese:declamação, oratória, ...
  6. Chinese:朗诵, 夸夸其谈, ...
  7. Japanese:演説, 大げさな演説, ...
  8. Arabic:إِلْقَاءٌ خِطَابِيٌّ, خِطاب مُتَكَلَّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְאוּם דֶּקְלוֹמַצְיָה, נְאוּם רַאֲוָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:декламация, риторическая речь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:декламація, риторика, ...
  12. Hindi:घोषणा, वाक्पटुता, ...
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