wordsmith

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who uses words skilfully.
verb
  1. To skilfully compose or craft (something written).

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wordsmith.wav /ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/

Word forms

wordsmith wordsmiths wordsmithing wordsmithed

Etymology

The noun is derived from word + smith (“craftsperson who works metal into desired forms; (by extension) one who makes anything”). The verb is derived from the noun.

Synonyms

Related words

prose stylist writer

Derived words

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