Wordmongery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wordmongery is a noun meaning Clever writing or speaking, especially that which is superficially impressive but of very little substance.
Meaning
Clever writing or speaking, especially that which is superficially impressive but of very little substance.
More Meanings
- The art of putting something into words, especially when done cleverly.
- (obsolete) The memorization of written texts.
Example Sentences
These ideals have become mere meaningless abstractions or wordmongery.
Though in mere wordmongery proficient, he failed to make out a case for supernaturalism.
He flung away the wordmongery and rote-learning that was, and is, called education, and brought the child in contact with nature and reality.
We agree that the poetry of the stage we pronounce great is no mere wordmongery; not superficial, but the heart of the play; not its shell, but its life.
Synonyms for wordmongery
Depending on context, synonyms include wordmongering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wordmongering, versemongery, sophism, patchery, contrivance, versemongering.
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