Choice Of Words (Noun)
Meaning
The manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet's deliberate choice of words evoked a sense of longing and nostalgia in her readers.
- His insensitive choice of words sparked outrage on social media, leading to a public apology.
- The professor praised her student's thoughtful choice of words in the essay, noting it made a strong argument.
- The diplomat's careful choice of words helped to ease tensions between the two countries during the negotiations.
- The journalist's inflammatory choice of words was criticized by many for sensationalizing the tragic event.