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пустозво́нство — meaning in English

pustozvonstvo

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English meaning

rhetoric noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.

Senses

пустозво́нство is used for these senses in English:

rhetoric The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
rhetoric (sometimes, derogatory) Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.

rhetoric — full definition

noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
noun Language that sounds impressive but is empty of real substance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

красноба́йство красноре́чие пустосло́вие рито́рика словоблу́дие фразёрство