Lettering: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
lettering
[ หlษtษrษชล ]
design
The art of drawing decorative letters and creating visually appealing compositions with text.
Synonyms
calligraphy, handwriting, typography
Examples of usage
- She specializes in lettering for logos and branding.
- Her lettering style is elegant and modern.
art
The process of creating artistic letters, often used in posters, signs, and other visual displays.
Synonyms
inscriptions, scribing, writing
Examples of usage
- The mural features beautiful lettering that enhances the overall design.
- She has a talent for intricate lettering designs.
printing
The design and arrangement of printed letters, especially in a decorative or stylish manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The book cover has elaborate gold lettering.
- The magazine uses bold lettering to grab readers' attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "lettering" in other languages:
๐ต๐น letras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Schriftzug
๐ฎ๐ฉ penulisan
๐บ๐ฆ ะปััะตััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ liternictwo
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใฟใชใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท lettrage
๐ช๐ธ rotulaciรณn
๐น๐ท harf yazma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pรญsmo
๐ธ๐ฐ pรญsmo
๐จ๐ณ ไนฆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ pisanje
๐ฎ๐ธ leturgerรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำััะฟัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษrflษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ rotulaciรณn
Word origin
The term 'lettering' originated from the Middle English word 'lettre', which came from Old French 'lettre', ultimately from Latin 'littera' meaning 'letter of the alphabet'. Lettering has been an important aspect of written communication and visual arts throughout history, evolving into various styles and techniques for decorative and practical purposes.
See also: letters, unlettered.