Wortgewandt
Example: Der wortgewandte Redner überzeugte das Publikum mühelos.
Definition
"Wortgewandt" describes someone who is eloquent and skilled in using language effectively and persuasively, often able to express ideas clearly and convincingly, as in the example phrase where the eloquent speaker easily convinced the audience.
Etymology
The word "wortgewandt" comes from the German roots "Wort" meaning 'word' and "gewandt," meaning 'adept' or 'skilled.' It literally translates to 'word-skilled,' highlighting the ability to handle words with proficiency and finesse.
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"Wortgewandt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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