1
: the clearness of a person's speech
The actor's diction was so poor I could hardly understand what he was saying.
2
: the way in which words are used in speech or writing
The student's essay was full of careless diction.
Cite this Entry
“Diction.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/diction. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
Copy Citation
