lexicophile

a person who is literally addicted to searching and knowing words that they are unfamiliar with. Lexicophiles constantly look up words in a dictionary.

Lexicophiles are supposed to know more words than others.

by uttam maharjan October 26, 2010

lexicophile

A lover of words. From lexico- (pertaining to words) and -philia (having an affinity towards).

My sister starts her day only as a lexicophile would: by reading the Word of the Day from Merriam-Webster AND Urban Dictionary.

by lexicophile25 August 12, 2024