Verbivore

Pronunciation: /ˈvɜːrbɪvɔːr/

Definitions of verbivore

noun a person who enjoys or has a keen interest in words and word games

Example Sentences

A1 A verbivore is someone who loves words.

A2 As a verbivore, she enjoys reading dictionaries for fun.

B1 Being a verbivore, he always looks up new words he comes across.

B2 The verbivore eagerly participated in the spelling bee competition.

C1 The renowned linguist was known as a verbivore for his extensive vocabulary.

C2 Her reputation as a verbivore spread throughout the academic community.

Examples of verbivore in a Sentence

formal As a verbivore, she had a deep appreciation for the nuances of language and grammar.

informal I consider myself a bit of a verbivore, always on the lookout for interesting words and phrases.

slang My friend is a total verbivore - she can't get enough of reading and writing.

figurative Being a verbivore means devouring words and letting them nourish your mind.

Grammatical Forms of verbivore

• past tense: verbivored
• plural: verbivores
• comparative: more verbivorous
• superlative: most verbivorous
• present tense: verbivores
• future tense: will verbivore
• perfect tense: have verbivored
• continuous tense: is verbivoring
• singular: verbivore
• positive degree: verbivorous
• infinitive: to verbivore
• gerund: verbivoring
• participle: verbivored

Origin and Evolution of verbivore

First Known Use: 1981 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'verbivore' is a combination of the Latin word 'verbum' meaning word and the suffix '-vore' meaning eater.

Evolution of the word: The term 'verbivore' was first used in 1981 by Richard Lederer in his book 'Crazy English' to describe someone who devours words and language. Over time, the word has been adopted to refer to individuals who have a strong passion for language and linguistics.