Synonyms for

Wording

Verb / ˈwɜ:dɪŋ / Another word for wording — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The choice of words and the way in which they are put together in a sentence or phrase.

Synonyms & similar words

verbiage phrasing diction givevoice formulate phrase word articulate choiceofwords phraseology phrasing language diction expression verbiage vocabulary terminology idiom jargon lingo parlance speech talk composition writing text

Synonyms by register

Formal

expression phrasing articulation diction

Informal

way of saying what you say how it's put

Literary

verbiage utterance expression

Antonyms

silence omission unspoken taciturnity reticence inarticulacy

Common collocations

  • careful wording
  • precise wording
  • ambiguous wording
  • exact wording
  • clear wording
  • specific wording
  • the wording of
  • change the wording

Word family

noun wording
verb word

Usage note

Wording refers to the specific words used to express something. It is often used when discussing clarity, precision, or potential ambiguity in communication.

Example sentences

  1. The wording of the instructions was confusing.
  2. The lawyer carefully chose his wording in the contract.
  3. The politician's wording in his speech was carefully crafted.
  4. The teacher explained the wording of the question to the students.
  5. The advertisement's wording was misleading.

Quotes

  • The wording of a message is like perfume on a beautiful woman, it enhances her beauty, and makes her more attractive. - Haresh Sippy
  • The choice of the wording was critical because part of the trick of propaganda is to use words to which everybody will give a positive connotation. - Howard Zinn
  • It is the wording of the prayer that makes it powerful, not the person saying it. - Abbi Glines

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