Wordsmith
//ˈwɜːdsmɪθ// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who uses words skilfully.
"She has always been known as a capable wordsmith, but in this latest novel she also shows surprising emotional depth."
- 2 a fluent and prolific writer wordnet
Verb
- 1 To skilfully compose or craft (something written). transitive
"Then he reads the prompt, which has been carefully wordsmithed by Mr. [Ted] Wetzel and his collaborators."
Example
More examples"She has always been known as a capable wordsmith, but in this latest novel she also shows surprising emotional depth."
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.
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