Definition

A person who is very skilled at writing, especially in a creative or professional way.

Example

The author is a true wordsmith, crafting beautiful stories that captivate readers.

Conversation

Have you ever met a true wordsmith before?

Not in person, but I admire their talent from afar.

I think being a wordsmith would be such a cool job.

Definitely! Crafting stories with words is an amazing skill.

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Root Explanation

Wordsmith is formed from "word" (from Old English "word", meaning a unit of language) and "smith" (from Old English "smitan", meaning to strike or shape). The term refers to someone who crafts or shapes words, much like a blacksmith shapes metal.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'smith' as someone who 'shapes' things, and in this case, it's 'words' that are being crafted. This helps you remember that a wordsmith is someone who skillfully creates and shapes language.

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