verbalist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈvɜːbəlɪst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈvɜɹbələst/ (General-American)
- [ˈvɜːblɪst] (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From verbal + -ist.
Meanings
- One who possesses verbal or oratorical skill.
- One who favours words or the wording of something over its meaning or the idea behind it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| verbalists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
wordster (one who favors words or the wording of something over its meaning)
Translations (1)
es verbalista (Translations)