Webster's Writer's Dictionary

This dictionary has the most eloquently written definitions, it’s almost poetry at times. Incredibly grateful to have found it! If only I could make it my default dictionary on iPhone, I’d be asking Siri to define everything

One of the very few apps that make me happy I switched from an Android device to an iOS device. Simple, performative, and polished.

Great dictionary, use it all the time. People who complain about its “incompleteness” are just complainers who are always in the need to complain about anything, or their day is not a success, is incomplete (“Polis” give me a break!). I love it, and LOVE the fact that it doesn’t have any bells & whistles to muddle it up. A must have for any Writer.

This dictionary is a got to have for older English works and I really enjoy using it with my Bible. I rely on it more than I ever thought I would.

Words such as “polis” are not included. So what’s the use?

Provides not only a literal definition, but a contextual one along with connotations associated with the word in history. For example, looking up a simple definition of the word "fire" in a regular dictionary would yield: The phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat. Of course a regular dictionary would also provide other definitions such as burning passion, liveliness of imagination, and firearms. This dictionary, on the other hand, will provide the same definitions, among many others with notes such as: Anciently, fire, air, earth, and water were regarded as the four elements of which all things are composed. Splendor; brilliancy; luster; hence, a star. Intellectual and moral enthusiasm; capacity for ardor and zeal. A lovely, reliable, pocket writer's dictionary. A true companion, a gem. It's nice to have a friend.

I am exceedingly fond (in the modern, not the original, sense) of this dictionary. I use it for everyday word look up but depend on it even more to understand the meanings of words in the 19th or even 17th century. Thanks to the authors of the dictionary and the application!

1. Linking words 2. Dark mode Well done otherwise! Worth a dollar

Every third or fourth word I type in cannot be found by this dictionary. I use it primarily for words in English books I read.

Although it’s an ok site, allowing to hear the pronunciation of words would make this app outstanding.