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Another word for diction

Noun

  1. Choice of words and the way in which they are used

    2. See also:

    words

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Sentence Examples

  • His perfect diction never failed to be commented on.

  • Clear diction, not a "posh voice", was what was wanted.

  • His diction is pure, his style correct, his versification smooth though monotonous.

  • His speech and diction were plain, terse, forcible.

  • Poetic diction describes the range of language used in poems.

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