Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PHRASING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Phrasing.

Phrasing - as a noun

The grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line

The manner in which something is expressed in words

Example: "Use concise military verbiage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choice of wordsdictionphraseologyverbiagewording
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expressionformulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Phrasing - as a verb

To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.

Example: "I wasn't sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising."

To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.

To divide into melodic phrases.

Example Sentences

"Their phrasing of the question was confusing."
"I appreciated the clever phrasing in her speech."
"The phrasing in this passage is poetic."
"The phrasing of this song's lyrics is catchy."
"His phrasing of the argument was well thought out."
View more

Word Game Points

Is PHRASING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, phrasing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PHRASING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PHRASING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, phrasing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PHRASING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PHRASING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, phrasing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PHRASING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen