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Meaning of painting
The primary meaning of the word "painting" refers to a created image or design made using paint.
Etymology of painting
The word "painting" has its roots in the Old French word "peinture", which is derived from the Latin word "pictura", meaning "painting" or "picture".
The Latin word "pictura" is itself derived from the verb "pingere", which means "to paint".
The word "painting" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to refer to the art of creating images using paint.
Synonyms
artwork
picture
portrait
landscape
still life
drawing
sketch
illustration
mural
fresco
masterpiece
composition
depiction
representation
image
graphic
design
decoration
ornament
pattern
print
engraving
etching
watercolor
oil painting
acrylic
sculpture
collage
montage
mosaic
tapestry
cartoon
caricature
rendering
likeness
icon
logo
emblem
symbol
sign
banner
poster
billboard
muralist
draughtsman
artist
Definitions
- The word "painting" is defined by Oxford Languages as the art or occupation of creating images or designs using paint.
- It can also refer to a picture or image created using paint, or the act of applying paint to a surface.
Usage Examples
- The museum features a collection of paintings by famous artists from around the world.
- She spent all day working on her painting, trying to get the colors just right.
- The painting on the wall is a beautiful example of modern art.
Antonyms
sculpture
photograph
print
replica
copy
imitation
fake
forgery
reproduction
drawing
sketch
doodle
cartoon
caricature
silhouette
outline
tracing
rubbing
etching
engraving
lithograph
screenprint
monotone
monochrome
colorless
dull
lifeless
uninteresting
uninspiring
uncreative
mundane
ordinary
bland