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wordsmith.

One who uses words skilfully.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/General-American
  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.
Where this word comes from

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.

verb/ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/General-American
  1. To skilfully compose or craft (something written).

    transitive
Where this word comes from

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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