wordsmith
English · Thesaurus
AI In plain words
Writing a short explanation…
Written by a house AI from the entry below, in your language. The entry itself is the source.
wordsmith
- /ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/ UK
- /ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/ US
Where it 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.
noun wordsmiths
-
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.
Similar: wordmonger
verb wordsmiths · wordsmithing · wordsmithed
- To skilfully compose or craft (something written). Then he reads the prompt, which has been carefully wordsmithed by Mr. [Ted] Wetzel and his collaborators.
Translations
Every language
noun one who uses words skillfully
| Español | liróforo, pico de oro |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 文字能手 wénzì néngshǒu, 段子手 duànzishǒu |
| Français | belle plume, poète |
| Deutsch | Wortschmied |
| Русский | ма́стер сло́ва máster slóva |
verb to skilfully compose or craft (something written)
| 中文 | 巧妙地運用語言 /巧妙地运用语言 qiǎomiào de yùnyòng yǔyán |
|---|
Talk about this word "wordsmith." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/wordsmith. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. wordsmith. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/wordsmith "wordsmith." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/wordsmith.Cite this
@misc{wordsmith_2026,
title = {wordsmith},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/wordsmith},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
