Diarist

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪərɪst/

Definitions of diarist

noun a person who keeps a diary or journal

Example Sentences

A1 The diarist wrote about their daily activities in a journal.

A2 The diarist shared their thoughts and feelings in a personal diary.

B1 The diarist's entries provide a unique insight into historical events.

B2 The diarist meticulously documented their experiences during the war.

C1 The diarist's writings have been published and studied by scholars.

C2 The diarist's journals offer a profound perspective on the human condition.

Examples of diarist in a Sentence

formal The diarist meticulously recorded every detail of her daily life in her journal.

informal My friend is a dedicated diarist and writes in her diary every night before bed.

slang I'm not much of a diarist, but I do jot down important events in my phone notes.

figurative As a diarist of emotions, she poured her heart out onto the pages of her journal.

Grammatical Forms of diarist

• past tense: diarized
• plural: diarists
• comparative: more diaristic
• superlative: most diaristic
• present tense: diarizes
• future tense: will diarize
• perfect tense: has diarized
• continuous tense: is diarizing
• singular: diarist
• positive degree: diaristic
• infinitive: to diarize
• gerund: diarizing
• participle: diarized

Origin and Evolution of diarist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'diarist' originated from the Latin word 'diarium', which means 'daily allowance or daily journal'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who keeps a daily journal or diary, the term 'diarist' has evolved to encompass anyone who regularly records their thoughts, experiences, or activities in a written format.