rhetorically

🇺🇸 /rɪˈtɔːrɪkli/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈtɒrɪkli/
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in a way that is meant to make a point, not to get an answer

'Do you think I'm stupid?' she asked rhetorically.

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in a way that is meant to persuade, even if not completely honest

The politician spoke rhetorically to win the voters' support.

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using the techniques of rhetoric

The lawyer presented her case rhetorically, using persuasive language and techniques.

translation

adv. in a way that is meant to make a point, not to get an answer; in a way that is meant to persuade, even if not completely honest; using the techniques of rhetoric