- rhetorically
- UK [rɪˈtɒrɪk(ə)lɪ] / US [rɪˈtɔrɪk(ə)lɪ]
adverb
1) in a way that expects or wants no answer
"What is the alternative?" he asked rhetorically.
2) using or relating to rhetoric
English dictionary. 2014.
rhetorically
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rhetorically — rhe|tor|ic|al|ly [ rı tɔrıkli ] adverb 1. ) in a way that expects or wants no answer: What is the alternative? he asked rhetorically. 2. ) using or relating to RHETORIC … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rhetorically — rhetorical ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to or concerned with rhetoric. 2) expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress. 3) (of a question) asked for effect or to make a statement rather than to obtain an answer. DERIVATIVES rhetorically adverb … English terms dictionary
rhetorically — adverb in a rhetorical manner What can be done? he asked rhetorically • Derived from adjective: ↑rhetorical … Useful english dictionary
Rhetorically — Rhetorical Rhe*tor ic*al, a. [L. rhetoricus, Gr. ????. See {Rhetoric}.] Of or pertaining to rhetoric; according to, or exhibiting, rhetoric; oratorical; as, the rhetorical art; a rhetorical treatise; a rhetorical flourish. [1913 Webster] They… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rhetorically — adverb see rhetorical … New Collegiate Dictionary
rhetorically — See rhetorical. * * * … Universalium
rhetorically — adverb a) in a rhetorical manner b) with reference to rhetoric … Wiktionary
rhetorically — adv. bombastically, pompously; in a rhetorical manner … English contemporary dictionary
rhetorically — rhe·tor·i·cal·ly … English syllables
speak rhetorically — index declaim Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
