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Redeschwung

rhetorical sweep, eloquent flow of speech

noun RAY-de-shvoong Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Redeschwung (m) describes the soaring, sweeping quality of an eloquent speech — the momentum and energy that carries listeners along. A speaker with Redeschwung delivers their words with passion and rhetorical lift. It is a positive, somewhat elevated term found in literary criticism and political commentary.

Examples

"Der Redner entfachte mit seinem mitreißenden Redeschwung echte Begeisterung im Saal."

Natural Translation

The speaker ignited genuine enthusiasm in the hall with his sweeping rhetorical delivery.

Literal Translation

The speaker ignited with his sweeping rhetorical-sweep real enthusiasm in-the hall.

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