Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ventriloquial

Adjective

/vɛnˈtrɪləkwəl/

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a ventriloquist or the act of ventriloquism.

Examples

The ventriloquial performance captivated the audience, making them believe the puppet was actually speaking.
She mastered the ventriloquial technique after years of practice.
His ventriloquial skills were so convincing that it was hard to tell where the voice was coming from.

Meaning

The term ‘ventriloquial’ describes something that is associated with the art of speaking without moving the lips, typically to create the illusion that the voice is coming from another source, such as a puppet.