rhetoric

noun

  1. 1

    The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

  2. 2

    Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.

    “It’s only so much rhetoric.”

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

    “A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected.”
  2. 2

    Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.

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