Definition of elocutions Elocutions

/ɛˌlʌkjuˈʃʌnz/ - [elukyushunz] -

We found 3 definitions of elocutions from 2 different sources.

What does elocutions mean?

Wiktionary

elocutions (Noun)
Plural of elocution.

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elocutions, noun, plural of elocution.

WordNet

Noun

Plural: elocutions

elocution - an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture

manner of speaking, delivery, speech your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally; "his manner of speaking was quite abrupt"; "her speech was barren of southernisms"; "I detected a slight accent in his speech"

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Wiktionary

elocution (Noun)
The art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

elocution (n.)
Utterance by speech.
elocution (n.)
Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution.
elocution (n.)
Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

elocution
The art of speaking clearly and effectively.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

elocution
el-o-kū′shun, n. the art of effective speaking, more esp. of public speaking, regarding solely the utterance or delivery: eloquence.—adj. Elocū′tionary.—n. Elocū′tionist, one versed in elocution: a teacher of elocution. [Fr.,—L. elocution-em, eloqui, elocūtus—e, out, loqui, to speak.]