Ciceronic

/ˌsɪsəˈrɒnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Cicero; having the quality or style of Cicero's oratory or writing.

Etymology

From Latin Cicero plus the adjectival suffix -ic. A variant form of ciceronian, occasionally used but less common in modern English.

Kelly Says

This is basically the short form of 'ciceronian,' but it's so rarely used today that calling something 'ciceronic' would make most people pause and ask, 'Did you mean Ciceronian?'

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Gender History

Variant form of Ciceronian; same gendered historical association with a male classical standard.

Inclusive Usage

Use descriptively for style or approach without attributing masculine gendering to eloquence.

Inclusive Alternatives

["eloquent","classically styled"]

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