Airbrush
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Airbrush is a noun meaning To paint using an airbrush.
Meaning
To paint using an airbrush.
More Meanings
- To touch up or enhance a photograph or person, often with intent to mislead.
- (by extension, figurative) To edit or alter something in order to make it appear better.
- A miniature, handheld paint sprayer, powered by compressed air or other gas, used for delicate, artistic painting, or sometimes retouching of photographs.
Example Sentences
This photo has definitely been airbrushed; no one has skin this smooth.
They'd spent one evening together sixteen months ago, and Falk was acutely aware that he'd probably airbrushed and edited at least some of it without meaning to.
Word Forms
- airbrushes
- air brush
- air-brush
- airbrushing
- airbrushed
Synonyms for airbrush
Depending on context, synonyms include photoshop, doctor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alter, airspray, aerograph, airphoto, airbrake, airtanker.
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