Diction
/ˈdɪk.ʃən/
Synonyms
- articulation
- expression
- wording
- enunciation
- phraseology
Slang Meanings
Word choice that is particularly stylish or clever.
That poem had some real diction; it flowed beautifully.
The way someone speaks that denotes their social background.
Her diction really gives away that she comes from a wealthy family.