wordish

/wɜːrdɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of words; fond of words or wordplay.

“He was a wordish poet, known for his clever use of language.”

2. noun

a word or phrase that is characteristic of or typical of someone’s language or style.

“His wordish expressions added to the humor of the comedy sketch.”

Synonyms

  • linguistic
  • verbal

Antonyms

  • literal
  • pragmatic