ciceronize

/sɪsərɒnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to quote or paraphrase Cicero, especially in a formal or impressive manner.

“The orator ciceronized the speech, drawing from Cicero’s own works.”

2. verb

to speak or write in a manner reminiscent of Cicero, characterized by eloquence and rhetorical skill.

“The professor ciceronized his students on the art of persuasive speech.”

Synonyms

  • elocutize
  • rhetorize

Antonyms

  • euphemize
  • obfuscate