† ˈrhetoricly,adv.Obs. In 5 rethorikly, retoriquely. [f. rhetoric a. + -ly2.] Rhetorically. 1423Jas. I. Kingis Q. vii, So full of fruyte, and rethorikly pykit.1481Caxton Tulle of Olde Age e 7 The poet Ennius callys him his swete hony, by cause that his boke was so retoriquely made.