rhetoric
NOUN
/rɛtərɪk/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
rhetoric is a valid 8-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1H4E1T1O1R1I1C3
1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does rhetoric mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
High-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation.
SYNONYMS
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NARROWER
2
Loud and confused and empty talk.
“mere rhetoric”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking).
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4
Using language effectively to please or persuade.
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Anagrams of rhetoric
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