Definition

A person who creates phrases that sound good but may not have much real meaning or substance.

Example

The phrasemaker crafted a beautiful speech that captivated the audience, even if the words were somewhat empty.

Conversation

I heard that guy at the party is a real phrasemaker.

Oh really? What did he say that impressed you?

He came up with some catchy lines, but they didn’t mean much.

Yeah, sometimes those phrasemakers focus more on style than substance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phrasemaker → It is formed from "phrase" (from Greek "phrasis", meaning speech or expression) and "maker" (from Old English "macian", meaning to make or create). A phrasemaker is someone who creates or formulates expressions or phrases.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'creates' ('maker') 'expressions' ('phrase') — that's why a phrasemaker is someone who makes phrases.

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