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writerly Meaning & Definition

What Does Writerly Mean?

As an adjective, writerly means Characteristic of a writer; using well-chosen words or well-crafted sentences. It can also mean of or pertaining to a writer.

Writerly Definition (Adjective)

  1. Characteristic of a writer; using well-chosen words or well-crafted sentences.

    The article was writerly and professional.

  2. of or pertaining to a writer

Synonyms of Writerly

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Writerly in a Sentence

The article was writerly and professional.

Word Forms & Grammar

writerly (comparative more writerly, superlative most writerly)

Words That Rhyme With Writerly

Origin of Writerly

From writer + -ly.

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