Essayist (noun)

1. A person who writes essays; a writer of short literary compositions on various subjects.
2. A person who is skilled in making written compositions.

Origin:

From french essai ("attempt, trial"), from old french essayer ("to try"), from essai ("a weight"), from late latin exagium ("a weighing"), from latin exigere ("to weigh, to examine, to test"), from ex- ("out") + agere ("to do").

Examples:

1. The famous essayist wrote about many different topics and was always thought-provoking.
2. The essayist's work was widely read and appreciated for its wit and insight.
3. Many young writers looked up to the famous essayist as an inspiration.
4. The essayist was known for her ability to turn a phrase and her keen observations on human nature.
5. The essayist's work was characterized by its elegance, depth, and elegance.