Word: Painting

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

Definitions

• Noun: A visual art form created by applying paint, pigment, color, or other medium to a solid surface such as canvas, paper, or wood. It usually refers to the finished artwork itself. Example: “The gallery showcased several Impressionist paintings.”
  • Also used to describe the action or activity of creating such artworks. Example: “Her favorite pastime is oil painting on weekends.”
• Verb: The act of applying paint or colors to a surface to create an image, design, or artistic expression. Example: “The artist spent hours painting the landscape onto the canvas.”

Phrases

• “A picture is worth a thousand words” implies that a painting can convey complex ideas or emotions more effectively than a large amount of descriptive text.
• “Painting the town red” is an idiom meaning to have a lively night out filled with entertainment and excitement.
• “To put a new coat of paint on something” metaphorically or literally suggests refreshing or improving its appearance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ is one of the most recognized paintings in the world.”
• Verb: “After years of practice, he has finally mastered the skill of painting with watercolors.”

Synonyms

• Artwork
• Canvas
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Masterpiece (when referring to a particularly outstanding painting)
• Depiction
• Rendering
• Illustration (in certain contexts)

Verbs related to the act of painting:

• Sketch
• Draw
• Color
• Illustrate
• Depict
• Render