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Definition of Rhetorically
1. Adverb. In a rhetorical manner. "`What can be done?' he asked rhetorically"
Definition of Rhetorically
1. Adverb. In a rhetorical manner. ¹
2. Adverb. With reference to rhetoric. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rhetorically
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhetorically
Literary usage of Rhetorically
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Composition and Rhetoric by William M. Tanner (1922)
"CHAPTER IX THE SENTENCE Rhetorically CONSIDERED 117. Kinds of sentences.
Rhetorically considered, sentences are classified as loose, periodic, and balanced, ..."
2. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Proverbs by Crawford Howell Toy (1899)
"The change of figure (fountain and snares) is not rhetorically bad. 28.
Population the measure of strength. A numerous people secures the king's glory, ..."
3. A Study of the Sects by William Henry Lyon (1891)
"... whether he meant to speak dogmatically and with authority, or whether he was
speaking rhetorically, in the enthusiasm of his gratitude to Jesus. ..."
4. The Elements of Punctuation: With Rules on the Use of Capital Letters, Being by John Wilson (1857)
"Words Repeated Rhetorically,* The dash is used before a word or phrase repeated
in an exclamatory or an emphatic manner. EXAMPLES. 1. Shall I, who was bom, ..."
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