oratory

CEFRC1

/ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The skill of speaking clearly and effectively in public.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A Catholic church belonging to the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri.

Examples

  • Tom's oratory skills were second to none.

  • You need to inject pauses into your oratory delivery.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A Roman Catholic chapel; a building for public or private worship that is not a parish church.

  2. A private chapel or prayer room.

  3. The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner.

More examples

In context

  • By public oratories are meant those attached to monasteries, convents, seminaries, etc., having a public entrance by which the faithful have access to them.

  • I will retire to my oratory, and pray to the blessed Virgin to inspire you with her holy counsels […].

  • Rising from humble farmhand to community organizer to a leader of the national Fatah party, Mr. Barghouti became known for his soaring oratory and common touch.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English oratorie, from Anglo-Norman oratorie, Middle French oratoire, and their source, Late Latin ōrātōrium. Doublet of oratorio.