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Limn: meaning, definitions and examples

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limn

 

[ lษชm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artistic description

The verb 'limn' means to depict or describe something in words or through a drawing or painting. It can refer to illustrating a scene or outlining a figure in a detailed way. 'Limn' is often used in artistic contexts where the act of visualization is key, highlighting the attention to detail and artistry involved. This verb has historical roots in the process of illuminating manuscripts where artists used fine lines to create delicate imagery.

Synonyms

depict, describe, illustrate, outline

Examples of usage

  • The artist limned the landscape with exquisite detail.
  • She limned the characters with vivid descriptions.
  • He limned the scene so beautifully that it felt alive.

Translations

Translations of the word "limn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช begrenzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะผะตะถะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ograniczyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆถ้™ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท limiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ limitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑnฤฑrlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œํ•œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omezit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obmedziลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omejiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ takmarka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ–แƒฆแƒฃแƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hdudlaลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ limitar

Etymology

The word 'limn' comes from the Latin word 'illuminare', which means 'to light up' or 'to make clear'. Originally, in the Middle Ages, it referred to the practice of illuminating manuscripts, where scribes and artists would add decorative images and elaborate lettering. Over time, the term evolved to include broader meanings pertaining to representation and depiction, whether in written or visual form. The transition of 'limn' into modern English maintained its artistic connotation, and it is often encountered in literary and artistic discourse, reflecting the act of portraying or illustrating an idea or image with care and detail. The term, while less commonly used today, nevertheless captures a sense of creativity and skill in representation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,396, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.