Definition

Adjective: Relating to the act of announcing or being announced; serving to announce or declare something.

Usage

The word "annunciatory" is a formal adjective used to describe something that has the quality or function of an announcement. It is typically used to modify nouns that are connected to declarations, proclamations, or significant communications. * It describes a tone, style, or manner that is declarative and official. * It describes an event, gesture, or signal that serves to announce something. * It describes content (like a message or text) that is itself an announcement.

Examples

• The general's speech had an annunciatory tone, signaling a major change in strategy.
• The ringing of the church bells was annunciatory, marking the beginning of the ceremony.
• The first chapter of the book is annunciatory, setting forth the author's main thesis.
• He raised his hand in an annunciatory gesture before making the important declaration.

Advanced Usage

• Annunciatory Function: Used in literary or rhetorical analysis to describe a passage or statement whose primary role is to declare or introduce a key theme or event.
  • The prologue serves an annunciatory function, preparing the audience for the tragedy to come.
• Annunciatory Role: Describes the capacity of a person, symbol, or event to act as a herald.
  • In many cultures, the crowing of the rooster has an annunciatory role, heralding the dawn.

Variants and Related Words

• Announce (verb): To make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
• Announcement (noun): A public and typically formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
• Announcer (noun): A person who announces something, especially someone who introduces programs on radio or television.
• Annunciation (noun): A formal public announcement. (Often capitalized: , referring to the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary in Christian tradition).

Synonyms

• Declarative
• Proclamatory
• Heralding
• Introductory
• Prefatory

Antonyms

• Secretive
• Reticent
• Conclusive (as it relates to ending, not beginning)
• Withholding

Adjective

1. relating to the act of announcing or being announced