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Wordmonger (Noun)

Meaning

A writer who uses language carelessly or pretentiously with little regard for meaning.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The wordmonger filled his novel with flowery language that failed to convey any real substance or emotion.
  • Critics called the author a wordmonger, dismissing his work as nothing but an exercise in overly complex vocabulary and empty sentiment.
  • Despite his apparent love of language, the writer was eventually revealed to be a wordmonger, more concerned with appearances than with conveying genuine ideas.
  • The literary magazine attacked the poet as a wordmonger, criticizing his tendency to prioritize style over content.
  • Many reviewers have accused the novelist of being a wordmonger, as his books often seem to focus more on showcasing his vocabulary than on telling a coherent story.

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