What does painterly mean?
Painterly means Characteristic of a painter or paintings..
Painterly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Characteristic of a painter or paintings..
Definitions by Sense
- Characteristic of a painter or paintings.
- (of a painting) Having clear brush-strokes.
Example Sentences
She always shows and never tells. For some poets, such a concentration on the concrete may imply a loosening of language and of perception, or an immersion into raw emotion. Instead, Becker clothes the everyday in a spare, painterly clarity of perception.
Synonyms for painterly
Antonyms for painterly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more painterly
- most painterly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for painterly?
Common synonyms include aesthetic, esthetic, esthetical, aesthetical.
What is the opposite of painterly?
Possible antonyms include linear, plastic.
How do you use painterly in a sentence?
She always shows and never tells. For some poets, such a concentration on the concrete may imply a loosening of language and of perception, or an immersion into raw emotion. Instead, Becker clothes the everyday in a spare, painterly clarity of perception.
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