demosthenes

Thân thiện

Demosthenes practiced his speeches by the sea with pebbles in his mouth.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Ancient Athenian statesman and orator: Demosthenes was a prominent public figure and speechmaker in classical Athens, active around 385-322 BC. He is most famous for his powerful orations, particularly those warning against the military expansion of Philip II of Macedon.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The speeches of Demosthenes are studied as masterpieces of rhetoric.
  • Demosthenes is often cited as the greatest orator of ancient Greece.

Advanced Usage

• "a Demosthenes": (figurative) used to refer to a person of exceptional eloquence or persuasive speaking ability.
  • The senator was hailed as a modern Demosthenes for his compelling address.

Variants and Related Words

• Demosthenic (adj): Pertaining to the style, character, or principles of Demosthenes.
  • The lawyer's closing argument had a Demosthenic force and clarity.

Synonyms

• Orator: A person who delivers a formal, public speech.
• Rhetorician: An expert in formal rhetoric or public speaking.

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Noun

1. Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)

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