Rhetorically

Pronunciation: /rəˈtɔːrɪkliː/

Rhetorically (adv)

  1. In a way that uses words to persuade or impress, often by asking questions that do not need an answer.
  2. In a way that is meant to influence listeners through style, tone, and strong wording.
  3. 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.