Ciceronize

/ˌsɪsəˈroʊˌnaɪz/ verb

Definition

To write, speak, or compose in the style of Cicero; to make something conform to Ciceronian principles of eloquence and rhetoric.

Etymology

From Cicero plus the verb suffix -ize. Variant of ciceronianize, more directly formed and sometimes preferred in English usage.

Kelly Says

If you wanted to 'ciceronize' a speech, you'd spend hours crafting perfect, flowing sentences with balanced clauses—it's basically what professional speechwriters try to do without the pretentious Latin!

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