word painting
noun
an effective verbal description.
Origin of word painting
1First recorded in 1865–70
Other words from word painting
- word painter, noun
Words Nearby word painting
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How to use word painting in a sentence
The fishing scenes are depicted with all the glow of fancy and brilliantPg 147 word-painting for which Mistral is so remarkable.
Frdric Mistral | Charles Alfred DownerHe never uses a superfluous or a far-fetched word, never indulges in flowers, word-painting, or rhetorical trickery of any kind.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8 | Various"We will take your word-painting instead," said Mr. Arlington.
Evenings at Donaldson Manor | Maria J. McIntoshIt is better to keep down to the bare, although complete, description rather than to attempt any word painting.
How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) | Mary Owens CrowtherWe want less word-painting and fine phrases, and more observation at first-hand.
Selections from Previous Works | Samuel Butler
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