writerly

adj — 2 senses

writerly

adj

Etymology From writer + -ly.

1

Characteristic of a writer; using well-chosen words or well-crafted sentences.

  • The article was writerly and professional.
2

of or pertaining to a writer

  • the long road to writerly recognition is riddled with disappointment.2020 October 13, Beatrice Loayza, “Jack London gets an Italian makeover in the tragic and romantic Martin Eden”, in AV Club:

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