noun. The art of public speaking in which gesture, vocal production, and delivery are emphasized.

noun. A style or manner of speaking, especially in public.

noun. The manner of speaking in public; the art of correct delivery in speaking or reading; the art which teaches the proper use of the voice, gesture, etc., in public speaking.

noun. Eloquence in style or delivery; effective utterance or expression.

noun. Speech; the power or act of speaking.

noun. Synonyms Elocution, Delivery. These words are quite independent of their derivation. Elocution has narrowed its meaning (see quotation from E. Porter, above), and has broadened it to take in gesture. They are now essentially the same, covering bodily carriage and gesture as well as the use of the voice. Elocution sometimes seems more manifestly a matter of art than delivery. See oratory.

noun. Utterance by speech.

noun. Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public.

noun. Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction.

noun. The art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc.

noun. an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture