Oratory and Pomposity

Oratory

Oratory noun - Language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere.
Usage example: the politician's oratory sounded good only to people who didn't bother to think
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Synonyms for Oratory

Pomposity and oratory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pomposity" instead a noun "Oratory".

Nearby Words: oration, orator, oratorical

Pomposity

Pomposity noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.

Oratory and pomposity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Oratory" instead a noun "Pomposity".

Nearby Words: pompous, pomp, pompously
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