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    Demosthenic
    /ˌdiːməsˈθɛnɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or characteristic of the Athenian orator and statesman Demosthenes or his political speeches, especially in being lucid and persuasive: "a brilliant piece of writing that combines grace and Demosthenic force"

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › DemosthenicDemosthenic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of Demosthenic. adjective. of or relating to Demosthenes or his oratory. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Demosthenic." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Demosthenic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. Demosthenic.

  3. www.thefreedictionary.com › DemosthenicDemosthenic - definition of Demosthenic by The Free Dictionary

    Define Demosthenic. Demosthenic synonyms, Demosthenic pronunciation, Demosthenic translation, English dictionary definition of Demosthenic. Adj. 1. Demosthenic - of or relating to Demosthenes or his oratory Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc

  4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › DemosthenicDemosthenic - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Demosthenic ( comparative more Demosthenic, superlative most Demosthenic) Pertaining to or characteristic of Demosthenes, a celebrated Athenian orator (384-322, B.C.), especially famous for his "Phillippics," or orations delivered against the encroachments of Philip, king of Macedon.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DemosthenesDemosthenes - Wikipedia

    Demosthenes ( / dɪˈmɒs.θəniːz /; Greek: Δημοσθένης, romanized : Dēmosthénēs; Attic Greek: [dɛːmostʰénɛːs]; 384 – 12 October 322 BC) was a Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens.

  6. www.yourdictionary.com › demosthenicDemosthenic Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Demosthenic definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of <a>Demosthenes</a>, a celebrated Athenian orator and partion (384-322, B. C.), especially famous for his "Phillippics," or orations delivered against the encroachments of Philip, king of Macedon.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › demosthenic_adjDemosthenic, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    The earliest known use of the adjective Demosthenic is in the mid 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for Demosthenic is from 1748, in the writing of James Geddes.

  8. www.wordnik.com › words › DemosthenicDemosthenic - definition and meaning - Wordnik

    Demosthenic: Pertaining to or characteristic of <xref>Demosthenes</xref>, a celebrated Athenian orator and partion (384-322, B. C.), especially famous for his "Phillippics," or orations delivered against the encroachments of Philip, king of Macedon.