oratorical

adjective

or·​a·​tor·​i·​cal ˌȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-i-kəl 

ˌär-ə-ˈtär-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory

oratorically

ˌȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-i-k(ə-)lē 

ˌär-ə-ˈtär-

adverb

Synonyms of oratorical

• rhetorical

Examples of oratorical in a Sentence

a speech that was an oratorical endorsement of the value of education but one that refused to call for greater spending on education

Recent Examples on the Web

With his height and his oratorical flourishes, Jackson was a charismatic figure who led protests in Greensboro. — Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

Not merely because of his superior oratorical pizazz but also his remarkable style. — Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024

That wasn’t Newsom’s only oratorical slip-up, although the second one says more about the larger Democratic Party than anything else. — Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026

To some of Mojtaba’s supporters, the lack of religious qualifications and oratorical skills may not matter. — Akbar Ganji, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oratorical

• ahistorical
• allegorical
• metaphorical
• unhistorical
• historical
• rhetorical
• sociohistorical

Kids Definition

oratorical

adjective

or·​a·​tor·​i·​cal ˌȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-i-kəl 

ˌär-ə-ˈtär-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory

oratorically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb