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pretty speech

NOUN

flattery

Synonyms

STRONG

adulation applause approbation blandishment blarney cajolery commendation encomium eulogy eyewash flummery fulsomeness gallantry hokum ingratiation jive mush obsequiousness palaver plaudits puffery snow stroking sycophancy tribute truckling unctuousness

WEAK

bootlicking fawning flattering honeyed words laud snow job soft words soft-soap sweet-talk toadyism

Antonyms

STRONG

blame criticism

WEAK

belittlement castigation condemnation denunciation insult

Example Sentences

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“Brutus made a pretty speech, but Caesar was betrayed.”

From The New Yorker • Aug. 5, 2016

"That is a very pretty speech for you to make."

From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony

A very pretty speech, Sir Edward," returned the lady, laughing; "but that sweet girl's beauty is not her greatest fascination.

From The Widow Barnaby Vol. II (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor

This pretty speech was followed by a little pause, during which he came up the steps and led her along the verandah towards two empty chairs at the farther end.

From The Red Rat's Daughter by Boothby, Guy

“I can’t make a pretty speech in return for that, Miss Bellwood,” he replied, “but you know how much more comfortable I shall be to know that you are all safe.”

From The Mynns' Mystery by Fenn, George Manville

pretty speech

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