limned

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or depict (something) in detail, typically by drawing or painting.

  - "The artist limned every detail of the landscape."
  - "The portrait was limned with great care and skill."

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Synonyms

depict , enlimn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with limned
dime , crime , prime , time

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Variants

List of all variants of limned that leads to same result
limn , limned , limner , limners , limning , limns

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Etymology

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From Old French limner, from limner, to paint or draw.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'limner' was once used to describe a professional painter or illuminator.

2. In heraldry, a limning is a detailed representation of a coat of arms.

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Related Concepts

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1. illustrate: To make an idea or concept clear by providing pictures or explanations.

2. depict: To represent or describe (someone or something) in a picture or in words.

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Culture

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Limning has been used extensively in art, particularly in the creation of detailed portraits and landscapes. In literature, the term 'limned' is sometimes used to describe a vivid or detailed description.

How to Memorize "limned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of painting or drawing in detail. Imagine the brush strokes, the colors, and the subject being brought to life on the canvas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'limned' with the act of creating a detailed representation or depiction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'limned' with the word 'painted' or 'drawn'.

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