diction

[US]/'dɪkʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/'dɪkʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.choice of words; manner of speaking

Phrases & Collocations

clear diction

artistic diction

poetic diction

Example Sentences

a stagy type of diction

nautical phraseology.See Synonyms at diction

very poor diction in the essay;

Her carriage and diction were always faultless.

His diction is noted for its freshness and vividness.

Bad diction marred the effectiveness of his speech.

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