adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Characteristic of a writer; using well-chosen words or well-crafted sentences.

   "The article was writerly and professional."

2. 2
   of or pertaining to a writer

   "the long road to writerly recognition is riddled with disappointment."

Example

More examples

"The article was writerly and professional."

Etymology

From writer + -ly.

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