ciceronic

/ˌsɪsəˈrɒnɪk/ (sis-uh-ron-ik)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Cicero, a Roman statesman and orator, or to Ciceronianism, an 18th-century style of English prose modeled after Cicero’s writings.

“The professor praised the student’s Ciceronic essay, noting its eloquent and precise language.”

2. noun

a person who imitates the style of Cicero or Ciceronianism.

“The writer was accused of being a Ciceronic, as her work closely resembled 18th-century prose.”

Synonyms

  • eloquent
  • oratorical

Antonyms

  • unrefined
  • vulgar