walking dictionary
Human vocabulary reference
A walking dictionary is a person with an exceptionally large vocabulary who can define words or explain meanings on demand.
The term is usually affectionate or admiring: Ask Maria—she's a walking dictionary.
Similar formations include walking encyclopedia for someone with broad general knowledge.
Person of profound learning
- scholarLearned, studious person
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- punditProfessional opinion-giver
guru · brainiac · whiz · know-it-all · living library · authority · oracle · genius
Dictionary author
- linguistExpert in languages
- philologistScholar of language history
- etymologistWord origin scholar
- polyglotOne knowing many languages
wordsmith · grammarian · semanticist · lexicologist · terminologist · encyclopedic · scholarly · erudite
Synonym and antonym compendium
- glossaryAlphabetical list with definitions
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
- wordbookCompiled vocabulary reference
spellchecker · style guide · grammar guide · concordance · almanac · handbook · quick reference · fact-checker
One's word collection
- lexiconVocabulary of a language
- definitionsStated meanings of terms
- synonymsWords with shared meaning
- antonymsWords with contrary meanings
etymology · pronunciation · spelling · idioms · usage · grammar · syntax · morphology
Consistently performing as expected
- helpfulGiving useful aid
- accessibleAble to be reached
- informativeProviding useful knowledge
- clarifyingMaking something understandable
explaining · correcting · defining · translating · untangling · demystifying · elucidating
savant
Person of profound learning
pundit · guru · brainiac · whiz · know-it-all · living library · authority · oracle · genius · prodigy
lexicographer
Dictionary author
- linguistExpert in languages
- philologistScholar of language history
- etymologistWord origin scholar
polyglot · wordsmith · grammarian · semanticist · lexicologist · terminologist · encyclopedic · scholarly · erudite · learned
thesaurus
Synonym and antonym compendium
- glossaryAlphabetical list with definitions
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
wordbook · spellchecker · style guide · grammar guide · concordance · almanac · handbook · quick reference · fact-checker
vocabulary
One's word collection
- lexiconVocabulary of a language
- definitionsStated meanings of terms
- synonymsWords with shared meaning
antonyms · etymology · pronunciation · spelling · idioms · usage · grammar · syntax · morphology · semantics
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- helpfulGiving useful aid
- accessibleAble to be reached
- informativeProviding useful knowledge
clarifying · explaining · correcting · defining · translating · untangling · demystifying · elucidating
walking dictionaryignoramus
Profoundly uninformed person
dunce · illiterate · know-nothing · simpleton · numbskull
walking, dictionary, walked, walker, walkers, diction, dictionaries, dictate, dictates