Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
verbalist
noun
ˈvɜːrbəlɪst
Definition
A person who is skilled in using words, often excessively or in a pretentious manner.
Examples
- As a verbalist, she had a talent for spinning intricate tales that captured her audience’s imagination.
- The professor was known as a verbalist, often employing sophisticated vocabulary in his lectures.
- Despite his skills as a verbalist, some felt he could have communicated his ideas more clearly.
Meaning
The term ‘verbalist’ refers to someone who specializes in words, typically emphasizing their use in a way that may seem elaborate or overly complex.
Synonyms
- Wordsmith
- Linguist
- Logophile
- Orator
- Rhetorician
