Rhetorically
Pronunciation: /rəˈtɔːrɪkliː/
Rhetorically (adv)
- In a way that uses words to persuade or impress, often by asking questions that do not need an answer.
- In a way that is meant to influence listeners through style, tone, and strong wording.
- In a way that is not intended to be taken as a direct, factual statement, but to create a strong impression.
Rhetorically (adverb)
Examples
- She asked rhetorically, and everyone laughed.
- He spoke rhetorically, but no one expected an answer.