Concionatory

/kənˈʃɑːnətɔːri/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or having the nature of formal public speaking, sermons, or rhetorical discourse; suitable for or characteristic of a concionator.

Etymology

From 'concionator' with the adjectival suffix '-y,' creating an adjective describing the style or manner of formal public address and sermonizing.

Kelly Says

When literary critics describe a piece of writing as 'concionatory,' they mean it has that grand, formal, sermon-like quality with a focus on moving the audience emotionally—it's the style of language designed to persuade crowds.

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