Limning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Limning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of limn.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of limn.
More Meanings
- A depiction.
Example Sentences
In the limnings, or miniatures, painted by the court artist Lavina Teerlinc she resembles her lovely grandmother, the King's late younger sister, Mary Tudor, the French Queen.
Word Forms
- limnings
Synonyms for limning
Depending on context, synonyms include depiction, delineation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depiction, delineation, delimitation, delimiting, delineament, description.
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