Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epideictic
Adjective
/ˌɛpɪˈdaɪktɪk/
Definition
Epideictic refers to a mode of speech or writing that is primarily ceremonial, focusing on praising or blaming a subject.
Examples
- The epideictic speech at the graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of the students.
- In his epideictic reflections, he praised the courage of those who fought for freedom.
Meaning
It is often used in rhetoric to highlight the qualities of a person or an idea, and serves to commemorate or celebrate them.
Synonyms
- Demonstrative
- Celebratory
- Panegyrical
