Brushstroke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹʌʃˌstɹoʊk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brushstroke is a noun meaning The stroke of a brush, as in painting.
Meaning
The stroke of a brush, as in painting.
Example Sentences
Since moving to the city [Paris], his [Vincent Van Gogh’s] palette had become lighter and more colorful and his brushstrokes more distinct. In this painting [Boulevard de Clichy], the pastel colors reflect the soft, wintry light. His brushstrokes, now shorter and almost dash-like, give the pedestrians a sense of hurrying along the boulevard.
Word Forms
- brushstrokes
- brush stroke
- brush-stroke
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include buttons, touches, upstroke, touch, penstroke, stroke.
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