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Adjective: elocutionary  ,e-lu'kyoo-shu,ne-ree [N. Amer], e-lu'kyoo-shu-n(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. Of or relating to elocution
    "elocutionary recitals"
     
  2. (used of style of speaking) overly embellished
    "an elocutionary Oxonian delivery"

See also: affected, unnatural

Encyclopedia: Elocutionary