Synonyms of wording

wording 1 of 2

noun

ˈwər-diŋ 

1

as in language

the way in which something is put into words

it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct

Synonyms & Similar Words

• language
• diction
• formulation
• phrasing
• phraseology
• verbiage
• expression
• voice
• speech
• phrase
• style
• locution
• utterance
• enunciation

2

as in voice

an act, process, or means of putting something into words

the wording of the pollster's questions seemed to reflect a built-in bias

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voice
• formulation
• expression
• statement
• articulation
• phrasing
• utterance
• reflection
• observation
• remark
• verbalism
• thought
• speech
• vent
• tongue
• outlet

wording

2 of 2

verb

present participle of word

as in saying

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

tried to word the declaration exactly right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saying
• expressing
• stating
• phrasing
• articulating
• putting
• clothing
• formulating
• describing
• couching
• translating
• implying
• crafting
• summarizing
• hinting
• suggesting
• speaking
• paraphrasing
• rewording
• telling
• intimating
• restating
• disclosing
• framing
• rephrasing
• insinuating
• communicating
• uttering
• rendering
• talking
• verbalizing
• writing up
• vocalizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wording

Noun

Clumsy wording and odd formatting used to give fraudulent emails away. — Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Translated into English, the wording on the flag read ‘Anthony the big one is a Catalan’. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

The footer contains off wording about inbox preferences and a Scottsdale address not tied to Netflix. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025

Colombia responded angrily to the deal after it was approved, citing the absence of wording on fossil fuels. — Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025