Word like oratory but for writing
As it says in the headline, looking for a word that represents "the art of writing" in the same way that 'oratory' in some sense represents the "the art of speaking".
Should be able to complete the sentence, "She had great ___________ ".
BONUS: Obviously a noun, but is there a specific grammatical term for words like these? If so, what is it?
Edit:
The poor example above has caused unnecessary confusion because a noun doesn't fit the sentence. Have left unchanged so responses still make sense. Here's a better one.
"His oratory was legendary. Her _______ was legendary."
single-word-requests nouns
asked Sep 3 '18 at 9:19
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As it says in the headline, looking for a word that represents "the art of writing" in the same way that 'oratory' in some sense represents the "the art of speaking".
Should be able to complete the sentence, "She had great ___________ ".
BONUS: Obviously a noun, but is there a specific grammatical term for words like these? If so, what is it?
Edit:
The poor example above has caused unnecessary confusion because a noun doesn't fit the sentence. Have left unchanged so responses still make sense. Here's a better one.
"His oratory was legendary. Her _______ was legendary."
single-word-requests nouns
asked Sep 3 '18 at 9:19
kavmeisterkavmeister
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oratory specifically refers to the act of eloquently speaking in public. As much as I'd love to see it in person, I don't think people are going about writing in front of a live audience. Nevertheless, the concept still remains quite interesting, and I'd personally advise rephrasing the title to something along the lines of "What is the equivalent of silver tongue in writing?".
– VTH
Sep 3 '18 at 9:35
4
Your sentence doesn’t seem to match. “She had great oratory!?!”
– Jim
Sep 3 '18 at 15:38
@VTH Writing is often intended to be eloquent, cogent and persuasive. Open letters may be a case. Pamphlets also are intended to be persuasive, either politically or in some other way. An example is Thomas Paine's famous pamphlet distibuted to the people of the 13 Colonies, persuading the people to separate from Great Britain. Pamphleteer is often used for one who advocates for causes through persuasive writing. Pamphleteering is the act of this. But I don't know that there's a word generally for what the OP is asking.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 17:04
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I do not believe there is an equivalent word.
– WS2
Sep 3 '18 at 20:32
Her writing was great. So simple, really. She had great wordsmith skills.
– Lambie
Dec 3 '18 at 20:04
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As it says in the headline, looking for a word that represents "the art of writing" in the same way that 'oratory' in some sense represents the "the art of speaking".
Should be able to complete the sentence, "She had great ___________ ".
BONUS: Obviously a noun, but is there a specific grammatical term for words like these? If so, what is it?
Edit:
The poor example above has caused unnecessary confusion because a noun doesn't fit the sentence. Have left unchanged so responses still make sense. Here's a better one.
"His oratory was legendary. Her _______ was legendary."
single-word-requests nouns
asked Sep 3 '18 at 9:19
kavmeisterkavmeister
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As it says in the headline, looking for a word that represents "the art of writing" in the same way that 'oratory' in some sense represents the "the art of speaking".
Should be able to complete the sentence, "She had great ___________ ".
BONUS: Obviously a noun, but is there a specific grammatical term for words like these? If so, what is it?
Edit:
The poor example above has caused unnecessary confusion because a noun doesn't fit the sentence. Have left unchanged so responses still make sense. Here's a better one.
"His oratory was legendary. Her _______ was legendary."
single-word-requests nouns
single-word-requests nouns
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oratory specifically refers to the act of eloquently speaking in public. As much as I'd love to see it in person, I don't think people are going about writing in front of a live audience. Nevertheless, the concept still remains quite interesting, and I'd personally advise rephrasing the title to something along the lines of "What is the equivalent of silver tongue in writing?".
– VTH
Sep 3 '18 at 9:35
4
Your sentence doesn’t seem to match. “She had great oratory!?!”
– Jim
Sep 3 '18 at 15:38
@VTH Writing is often intended to be eloquent, cogent and persuasive. Open letters may be a case. Pamphlets also are intended to be persuasive, either politically or in some other way. An example is Thomas Paine's famous pamphlet distibuted to the people of the 13 Colonies, persuading the people to separate from Great Britain. Pamphleteer is often used for one who advocates for causes through persuasive writing. Pamphleteering is the act of this. But I don't know that there's a word generally for what the OP is asking.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 17:04
2
I do not believe there is an equivalent word.
– WS2
Sep 3 '18 at 20:32
Her writing was great. So simple, really. She had great wordsmith skills.
– Lambie
Dec 3 '18 at 20:04
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show 3 more comments
oratory specifically refers to the act of eloquently speaking in public. As much as I'd love to see it in person, I don't think people are going about writing in front of a live audience. Nevertheless, the concept still remains quite interesting, and I'd personally advise rephrasing the title to something along the lines of "What is the equivalent of silver tongue in writing?".
– VTH
Sep 3 '18 at 9:35
4
Your sentence doesn’t seem to match. “She had great oratory!?!”
– Jim
Sep 3 '18 at 15:38
@VTH Writing is often intended to be eloquent, cogent and persuasive. Open letters may be a case. Pamphlets also are intended to be persuasive, either politically or in some other way. An example is Thomas Paine's famous pamphlet distibuted to the people of the 13 Colonies, persuading the people to separate from Great Britain. Pamphleteer is often used for one who advocates for causes through persuasive writing. Pamphleteering is the act of this. But I don't know that there's a word generally for what the OP is asking.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 17:04
2
I do not believe there is an equivalent word.
– WS2
Sep 3 '18 at 20:32
Her writing was great. So simple, really. She had great wordsmith skills.
– Lambie
Dec 3 '18 at 20:04
oratory specifically refers to the act of eloquently speaking in public. As much as I'd love to see it in person, I don't think people are going about writing in front of a live audience. Nevertheless, the concept still remains quite interesting, and I'd personally advise rephrasing the title to something along the lines of "What is the equivalent of silver tongue in writing?".
– VTH
Sep 3 '18 at 9:35
oratory specifically refers to the act of eloquently speaking in public. As much as I'd love to see it in person, I don't think people are going about writing in front of a live audience. Nevertheless, the concept still remains quite interesting, and I'd personally advise rephrasing the title to something along the lines of "What is the equivalent of silver tongue in writing?".
– VTH
Sep 3 '18 at 9:35
4
4
Your sentence doesn’t seem to match. “She had great oratory!?!”
– Jim
Sep 3 '18 at 15:38
Your sentence doesn’t seem to match. “She had great oratory!?!”
– Jim
Sep 3 '18 at 15:38
@VTH Writing is often intended to be eloquent, cogent and persuasive. Open letters may be a case. Pamphlets also are intended to be persuasive, either politically or in some other way. An example is Thomas Paine's famous pamphlet distibuted to the people of the 13 Colonies, persuading the people to separate from Great Britain. Pamphleteer is often used for one who advocates for causes through persuasive writing. Pamphleteering is the act of this. But I don't know that there's a word generally for what the OP is asking.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 17:04
@VTH Writing is often intended to be eloquent, cogent and persuasive. Open letters may be a case. Pamphlets also are intended to be persuasive, either politically or in some other way. An example is Thomas Paine's famous pamphlet distibuted to the people of the 13 Colonies, persuading the people to separate from Great Britain. Pamphleteer is often used for one who advocates for causes through persuasive writing. Pamphleteering is the act of this. But I don't know that there's a word generally for what the OP is asking.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 17:04
2
2
I do not believe there is an equivalent word.
– WS2
Sep 3 '18 at 20:32
I do not believe there is an equivalent word.
– WS2
Sep 3 '18 at 20:32
Her writing was great. So simple, really. She had great wordsmith skills.
– Lambie
Dec 3 '18 at 20:04
Her writing was great. So simple, really. She had great wordsmith skills.
– Lambie
Dec 3 '18 at 20:04
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You are asking for a noun, but your sentence doesn't seem to fit noun in the place of the blank-space.
I'd suggest you to use adj. + noun to describe a person with great writing skills.
Eloquent (adjective) ODO : Fluent or persuasive in writing or speaking.
Wordsmith (noun) M-W : a person who works with words; especially : a skillful writer.
Example use: She is an eloquent wordsmith.
answered Sep 3 '18 at 16:29
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"She had great prose."
– Randy Zeitman
Sep 3 '18 at 19:37
Apologies, it was a bad example. I've added a better one. adj. + noun is an easy solution but less satisfying.
– kavmeister
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How about ‘penmanship’?
As in ‘she had great penmanship’.
This word means ‘the art or skill of writing by hand.’
Bonus: I’d say these kinds of words are ‘art forms’, and belong with other ‘art forms’ such as fine art, dance, poetry, pottery, performance, theatre, etc.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penmanship
Definition:
- 1 : the art or practice of writing with the pen
- 2 : quality or style of handwriting
answered Sep 3 '18 at 20:15
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penmanship is usually used for journalists :)
– ubi hatt
Sep 3 '18 at 20:25
I thought of penmanship, but I don't believe it has anything to do with the content of what's written, but rather the physical skill of writing using your hand. Merriam-Webster definition 2 says: "quality or style of handwriting". I'm unsure if "quality" here can refer to the content of the writing or the just the appearance of the writing itself.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:20
On the other hand, if we consider that oratory is the art of speaking, and penmanship is the art of writing, we seem to have a match, and penmanship would be the perfect word. Not sure if this is what the OP meant though.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:23
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I think penmanship is much more likely to be used for calligraphers than for journalists… and they have broadly nothing in common.
– Robbie Goodwin
Sep 3 '18 at 23:56
I had always known penmanship as the word for being a good writer and was surprised to find most internet references emphasizing the ‘handwriting’ aspect. However it does appear to mean both: finedictionary.com/penmanship.html
– Jelila
Sep 4 '18 at 0:42
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You are asking for a noun, but your sentence doesn't seem to fit noun in the place of the blank-space.
I'd suggest you to use adj. + noun to describe a person with great writing skills.
Eloquent (adjective) ODO : Fluent or persuasive in writing or speaking.
Wordsmith (noun) M-W : a person who works with words; especially : a skillful writer.
Example use: She is an eloquent wordsmith.
answered Sep 3 '18 at 16:29
ubi hattubi hatt
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"She had great prose."
– Randy Zeitman
Sep 3 '18 at 19:37
Apologies, it was a bad example. I've added a better one. adj. + noun is an easy solution but less satisfying.
– kavmeister
35 secs ago
add a comment |
You are asking for a noun, but your sentence doesn't seem to fit noun in the place of the blank-space.
I'd suggest you to use adj. + noun to describe a person with great writing skills.
Eloquent (adjective) ODO : Fluent or persuasive in writing or speaking.
Wordsmith (noun) M-W : a person who works with words; especially : a skillful writer.
Example use: She is an eloquent wordsmith.
answered Sep 3 '18 at 16:29
ubi hattubi hatt
2,275420
1
"She had great prose."
– Randy Zeitman
Sep 3 '18 at 19:37
Apologies, it was a bad example. I've added a better one. adj. + noun is an easy solution but less satisfying.
– kavmeister
35 secs ago
add a comment |
You are asking for a noun, but your sentence doesn't seem to fit noun in the place of the blank-space.
I'd suggest you to use adj. + noun to describe a person with great writing skills.
Eloquent (adjective) ODO : Fluent or persuasive in writing or speaking.
Wordsmith (noun) M-W : a person who works with words; especially : a skillful writer.
Example use: She is an eloquent wordsmith.
answered Sep 3 '18 at 16:29
ubi hattubi hatt
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You are asking for a noun, but your sentence doesn't seem to fit noun in the place of the blank-space.
I'd suggest you to use adj. + noun to describe a person with great writing skills.
Eloquent (adjective) ODO : Fluent or persuasive in writing or speaking.
Wordsmith (noun) M-W : a person who works with words; especially : a skillful writer.
Example use: She is an eloquent wordsmith.
answered Sep 3 '18 at 16:29
ubi hattubi hatt
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answered Sep 3 '18 at 16:29
ubi hattubi hatt
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answered Sep 3 '18 at 16:29
ubi hattubi hatt
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answered Sep 3 '18 at 16:29
ubi hattubi hatt
2,275420
2,275420
1
"She had great prose."
– Randy Zeitman
Sep 3 '18 at 19:37
Apologies, it was a bad example. I've added a better one. adj. + noun is an easy solution but less satisfying.
– kavmeister
35 secs ago
add a comment |
1
"She had great prose."
– Randy Zeitman
Sep 3 '18 at 19:37
Apologies, it was a bad example. I've added a better one. adj. + noun is an easy solution but less satisfying.
– kavmeister
35 secs ago
1
1
"She had great prose."
– Randy Zeitman
Sep 3 '18 at 19:37
"She had great prose."
– Randy Zeitman
Sep 3 '18 at 19:37
Apologies, it was a bad example. I've added a better one. adj. + noun is an easy solution but less satisfying.
– kavmeister
35 secs ago
Apologies, it was a bad example. I've added a better one. adj. + noun is an easy solution but less satisfying.
– kavmeister
35 secs ago
add a comment |
How about ‘penmanship’?
As in ‘she had great penmanship’.
This word means ‘the art or skill of writing by hand.’
Bonus: I’d say these kinds of words are ‘art forms’, and belong with other ‘art forms’ such as fine art, dance, poetry, pottery, performance, theatre, etc.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penmanship
Definition:
- 1 : the art or practice of writing with the pen
- 2 : quality or style of handwriting
answered Sep 3 '18 at 20:15
JelilaJelila
2,8071315
penmanship is usually used for journalists :)
– ubi hatt
Sep 3 '18 at 20:25
I thought of penmanship, but I don't believe it has anything to do with the content of what's written, but rather the physical skill of writing using your hand. Merriam-Webster definition 2 says: "quality or style of handwriting". I'm unsure if "quality" here can refer to the content of the writing or the just the appearance of the writing itself.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:20
On the other hand, if we consider that oratory is the art of speaking, and penmanship is the art of writing, we seem to have a match, and penmanship would be the perfect word. Not sure if this is what the OP meant though.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:23
1
I think penmanship is much more likely to be used for calligraphers than for journalists… and they have broadly nothing in common.
– Robbie Goodwin
Sep 3 '18 at 23:56
I had always known penmanship as the word for being a good writer and was surprised to find most internet references emphasizing the ‘handwriting’ aspect. However it does appear to mean both: finedictionary.com/penmanship.html
– Jelila
Sep 4 '18 at 0:42
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How about ‘penmanship’?
As in ‘she had great penmanship’.
This word means ‘the art or skill of writing by hand.’
Bonus: I’d say these kinds of words are ‘art forms’, and belong with other ‘art forms’ such as fine art, dance, poetry, pottery, performance, theatre, etc.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penmanship
Definition:
- 1 : the art or practice of writing with the pen
- 2 : quality or style of handwriting
answered Sep 3 '18 at 20:15
JelilaJelila
2,8071315
penmanship is usually used for journalists :)
– ubi hatt
Sep 3 '18 at 20:25
I thought of penmanship, but I don't believe it has anything to do with the content of what's written, but rather the physical skill of writing using your hand. Merriam-Webster definition 2 says: "quality or style of handwriting". I'm unsure if "quality" here can refer to the content of the writing or the just the appearance of the writing itself.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:20
On the other hand, if we consider that oratory is the art of speaking, and penmanship is the art of writing, we seem to have a match, and penmanship would be the perfect word. Not sure if this is what the OP meant though.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:23
1
I think penmanship is much more likely to be used for calligraphers than for journalists… and they have broadly nothing in common.
– Robbie Goodwin
Sep 3 '18 at 23:56
I had always known penmanship as the word for being a good writer and was surprised to find most internet references emphasizing the ‘handwriting’ aspect. However it does appear to mean both: finedictionary.com/penmanship.html
– Jelila
Sep 4 '18 at 0:42
|
show 1 more comment
How about ‘penmanship’?
As in ‘she had great penmanship’.
This word means ‘the art or skill of writing by hand.’
Bonus: I’d say these kinds of words are ‘art forms’, and belong with other ‘art forms’ such as fine art, dance, poetry, pottery, performance, theatre, etc.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penmanship
Definition:
- 1 : the art or practice of writing with the pen
- 2 : quality or style of handwriting
answered Sep 3 '18 at 20:15
JelilaJelila
2,8071315
How about ‘penmanship’?
As in ‘she had great penmanship’.
This word means ‘the art or skill of writing by hand.’
Bonus: I’d say these kinds of words are ‘art forms’, and belong with other ‘art forms’ such as fine art, dance, poetry, pottery, performance, theatre, etc.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penmanship
Definition:
- 1 : the art or practice of writing with the pen
- 2 : quality or style of handwriting
answered Sep 3 '18 at 20:15
JelilaJelila
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edited Sep 4 '18 at 0:52
answered Sep 3 '18 at 20:15
JelilaJelila
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answered Sep 3 '18 at 20:15
JelilaJelila
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answered Sep 3 '18 at 20:15
JelilaJelila
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penmanship is usually used for journalists :)
– ubi hatt
Sep 3 '18 at 20:25
I thought of penmanship, but I don't believe it has anything to do with the content of what's written, but rather the physical skill of writing using your hand. Merriam-Webster definition 2 says: "quality or style of handwriting". I'm unsure if "quality" here can refer to the content of the writing or the just the appearance of the writing itself.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:20
On the other hand, if we consider that oratory is the art of speaking, and penmanship is the art of writing, we seem to have a match, and penmanship would be the perfect word. Not sure if this is what the OP meant though.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:23
1
I think penmanship is much more likely to be used for calligraphers than for journalists… and they have broadly nothing in common.
– Robbie Goodwin
Sep 3 '18 at 23:56
I had always known penmanship as the word for being a good writer and was surprised to find most internet references emphasizing the ‘handwriting’ aspect. However it does appear to mean both: finedictionary.com/penmanship.html
– Jelila
Sep 4 '18 at 0:42
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show 1 more comment
penmanship is usually used for journalists :)
– ubi hatt
Sep 3 '18 at 20:25
I thought of penmanship, but I don't believe it has anything to do with the content of what's written, but rather the physical skill of writing using your hand. Merriam-Webster definition 2 says: "quality or style of handwriting". I'm unsure if "quality" here can refer to the content of the writing or the just the appearance of the writing itself.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:20
On the other hand, if we consider that oratory is the art of speaking, and penmanship is the art of writing, we seem to have a match, and penmanship would be the perfect word. Not sure if this is what the OP meant though.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:23
1
I think penmanship is much more likely to be used for calligraphers than for journalists… and they have broadly nothing in common.
– Robbie Goodwin
Sep 3 '18 at 23:56
I had always known penmanship as the word for being a good writer and was surprised to find most internet references emphasizing the ‘handwriting’ aspect. However it does appear to mean both: finedictionary.com/penmanship.html
– Jelila
Sep 4 '18 at 0:42
penmanship is usually used for journalists :)
– ubi hatt
Sep 3 '18 at 20:25
penmanship is usually used for journalists :)
– ubi hatt
Sep 3 '18 at 20:25
I thought of penmanship, but I don't believe it has anything to do with the content of what's written, but rather the physical skill of writing using your hand. Merriam-Webster definition 2 says: "quality or style of handwriting". I'm unsure if "quality" here can refer to the content of the writing or the just the appearance of the writing itself.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:20
I thought of penmanship, but I don't believe it has anything to do with the content of what's written, but rather the physical skill of writing using your hand. Merriam-Webster definition 2 says: "quality or style of handwriting". I'm unsure if "quality" here can refer to the content of the writing or the just the appearance of the writing itself.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:20
On the other hand, if we consider that oratory is the art of speaking, and penmanship is the art of writing, we seem to have a match, and penmanship would be the perfect word. Not sure if this is what the OP meant though.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:23
On the other hand, if we consider that oratory is the art of speaking, and penmanship is the art of writing, we seem to have a match, and penmanship would be the perfect word. Not sure if this is what the OP meant though.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 21:23
1
1
I think penmanship is much more likely to be used for calligraphers than for journalists… and they have broadly nothing in common.
– Robbie Goodwin
Sep 3 '18 at 23:56
I think penmanship is much more likely to be used for calligraphers than for journalists… and they have broadly nothing in common.
– Robbie Goodwin
Sep 3 '18 at 23:56
I had always known penmanship as the word for being a good writer and was surprised to find most internet references emphasizing the ‘handwriting’ aspect. However it does appear to mean both: finedictionary.com/penmanship.html
– Jelila
Sep 4 '18 at 0:42
I had always known penmanship as the word for being a good writer and was surprised to find most internet references emphasizing the ‘handwriting’ aspect. However it does appear to mean both: finedictionary.com/penmanship.html
– Jelila
Sep 4 '18 at 0:42
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oratory specifically refers to the act of eloquently speaking in public. As much as I'd love to see it in person, I don't think people are going about writing in front of a live audience. Nevertheless, the concept still remains quite interesting, and I'd personally advise rephrasing the title to something along the lines of "What is the equivalent of silver tongue in writing?".
– VTH
Sep 3 '18 at 9:35
4
Your sentence doesn’t seem to match. “She had great oratory!?!”
– Jim
Sep 3 '18 at 15:38
@VTH Writing is often intended to be eloquent, cogent and persuasive. Open letters may be a case. Pamphlets also are intended to be persuasive, either politically or in some other way. An example is Thomas Paine's famous pamphlet distibuted to the people of the 13 Colonies, persuading the people to separate from Great Britain. Pamphleteer is often used for one who advocates for causes through persuasive writing. Pamphleteering is the act of this. But I don't know that there's a word generally for what the OP is asking.
– Zebrafish
Sep 3 '18 at 17:04
2
I do not believe there is an equivalent word.
– WS2
Sep 3 '18 at 20:32
Her writing was great. So simple, really. She had great wordsmith skills.
– Lambie
Dec 3 '18 at 20:04