The Clue
Artificial eloquence (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RHETORIC
Tags
Notes
The answer RHETORIC is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bombast
Empty talk
Grandiloquent language
Political bombast
Washington display
Typical political talk
Definition
RHETORIC as a noun:
1. using language effectively to please or persuade
2. (grandiosity, magniloquence, ornateness, grandiloquence, rhetoric) = high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation; "the grandiosity of his prose"; "an excessive ornateness of language"
3. (palaver, hot air, empty words, empty talk, rhetoric) = loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric"
4. study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)