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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ventriloquial

/vɛn.trɪˈlɒk.wi.əl/ adjective · British & US
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What does ventriloquial mean?

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of ventriloquism, or giving the impression of being spoken by someone other than the person speaking. In literature, a style of writing that imitates the voice of a character.

Example

"The ventriloquial tone of the narrator added to the story's mystique."

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