ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Writerly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Writerly is an adjective meaning Characteristic of a writer; using well-chosen words or well-crafted sentences.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. of or pertaining to a writer

Example Sentences

The article was writerly and professional.
the long road to writerly recognition is riddled with disappointment.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include designerly, bright, well-thewed, composerly, neat, elegant.

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