wordsmith

CEFRC2

/ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who uses words skillfully, especially a writer.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    To skilfully compose or craft (something written).

Examples

  • The famous poet was known as a master wordsmith.

  • She has always been known as a capable wordsmith, but in this latest novel she also shows surprising emotional depth.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. One who uses words skilfully.

More examples

In context

  • He's an eloquent wordsmith.

  • Then he reads the prompt, which has been carefully wordsmithed by Mr. [Ted] Wetzel and his collaborators.

  • I bottle up and then spill it in verses / One day, I'm wordless, next day, I'm a wordsmith / Close to success, but to happiness, I'm the furthest

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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.