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1. rhetorical
adjective. ['rɪˈtɔrɪkəl'] given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought.
Synonyms
- turgid
- figurative
- oratorical
- large
- tall
- magniloquent
- tumid
- declamatory
- empurpled
- bombastic
- fancy
- poetical
- nonliteral
- ornate
- over-embellished
- stylistic
- forensic
- purple
- poetic
- flowery
- orotund
Antonyms
- plain
- unrhetorical
- unpretentious
- healthy
Etymology
- rhetoricus (Latin)
- ῥητορικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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Rhymes with Rhetorical Question
- transgression
- misimpression
- indiscretion
- decompression
- retrocession
- nonaggression
- repossession
- progression
- expression
- discretion
- compression
- suppression
- succession
- repression
- regression
- profession
- procession
- precession
- intercession
- impression
- digression
- depression
- confession
- concession
- secession
- recession
- possession
- oppression
- obsession
- aggression
Sentences with rhetorical-question
1. Noun Phrase
Options for a hook include a quote, a shocking statistic or a rhetorical question.
2. Noun Phrase
Avoid rhetorical questions, which are less likely to engage listeners.
2. question
noun. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] an instance of questioning.
Synonyms
- interrogation
- enquiry
- inquiring
- query
- questioning
Antonyms
- reverse
- tail
- foot
- noncitizen
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
3. question
noun. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] the subject matter at issue.
Synonyms
- subject
- problem
- question of fact
- theme
- matter of fact
- question of law
- matter of law
- topic
Antonyms
- lower
- disagree
- deposit
- sell
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
4. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] pose a series of questions to.
Synonyms
- interrogate
Antonyms
- probability
- predictability
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
5. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of.
Synonyms
- oppugn
- challenge
Antonyms
- synonymous
- closing
- opening
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
6. question
noun. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply.
Synonyms
- sentence
- leading question
- interrogation
- yes-no question
- interrogative
- cross-question
Antonyms
- insubordinate
- unaffected
- acquittal
- acquit
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
7. question
noun. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something.
Synonyms
- doubt
- dubiousness
- precariousness
- doubtfulness
- uncertainty
Antonyms
- absorb
- hide
- divest
- sour
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
8. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] pose a question.
Synonyms
- inquire
- examine
- ask
- wonder
- feel out
- debrief
- query
- pump
- interpellate
- check out
- sound out
Antonyms
- declaratory
- incurious
- uninquiring
- trustful
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
9. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting.
Synonyms
- discourse
- converse
Antonyms
- believe
- safeness
- start
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
10. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] place in doubt or express doubtful speculation.
Synonyms
- reflect
- ponder
- think over
- mull over
- speculate
- wonder
- excogitate
- scruple
- contemplate
- ruminate
- muse
- meditate
- mull
Antonyms
- boo
- moving
- motionlessness
- nonmoving
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)