Declaiming: meaning, definitions and examples
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declaiming
[ dษชหkleษชmษชล ]
public speaking
Declaiming refers to a formal manner of speaking or delivering a speech, often characterized by a passionate or emphatic tone. It implies an elevated style, where the speaker may dramatize their words to engage the audience. Declaiming is typically associated with theatrical performances, recitals, or oratory contests. This form of expression is intended to convey strong emotions or convey a message powerfully and persuasively.
Synonyms
declare, harangue, orate, proclaim.
Examples of usage
- He was declaiming his favorite poem at the poetry reading.
- The politician was declaiming his views passionately during the debate.
- She enjoyed declaiming Shakespeare's works in front of her classmates.
Translations
Translations of the word "declaiming" in other languages:
๐ต๐น declamando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคเฅเคฒเฅเคฎเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช deklarierend
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendeklamasikan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะบะปะฐะผัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ deklamacja
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ชญใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉclamation
๐ช๐ธ declamaciรณn
๐น๐ท deklamasyon
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ญ๋ ํ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅููุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ deklemace
๐ธ๐ฐ deklamovanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฏต
๐ธ๐ฎ deklamacija
๐ฎ๐ธ deklamering
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะบะปะฐะผะฐัะพัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ deklamasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ declamaciรณn
Etymology
The term 'declaim' originates from the Latin word 'declamare,' which means 'to announce' or 'to shout out.' This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'de-' implying 'down' or 'off,' combined with 'clamare,' which means 'to cry out.' The word made its way into Middle English in the early 15th century through Old French. Over time, 'declaiming' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of public speaking that emphasizes not just the content of the speech, but also its delivery and the performance aspect. It has historical roots in rhetoric, where speaking skills were highly valued in both education and governance. The art of declaiming has been practiced by philosophers, politicians, and actors throughout history, culminating in modern interpretations that emphasize performance in public speaking.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,435 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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