elocutionist

as inspeaker
as inreader
as inreader
as inrhetorician
as inspeechifier
as inspeechmaker
as inspokeswoman

Synonyms for elocutionist

noun talker

readers

noun. one who makes a profession of reading aloud

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., from Late Latin elocutionem (nominative elocutio) "voice production, manner of expression," in classical Latin, "oratorical expression," noun of action from past participle stem of eloqui "speak out" (see eloquence).

Example Sentences for elocutionist

Miss Brown, the elocutionist, ranks as one of the finest in the country.

"Wal, I don't profess to be any elocutionist," Salters said.

A woman with stringy hair and an elocutionist's mouth, grew dramatic as he passed.

Miss Carrie was an elocutionist and had even recited on the stage.

When I was a girl, I could 'a' been quite an elocutionist if I could 'a' had lessons.

This speech he delivered with a ridiculous imitation of the tricks of the elocutionist.

A young performer, vocalist or elocutionist, is often introduced at a luncheon.

He cultivated none of the graces or dexterities of the elocutionist.

I defy any elocutionist to read it satisfactorily with the inflexes.

An elocutionist of note read aloud one of the author's poems.

elocutionist

Synonyms for elocutionist

More words related to elocutionist

reader

readers

rhetorician

speaker

speechifier

speechmaker