Limning: meaning, definitions and examples

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limning

 

[ หˆlษชm.nษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

artistic technique

Limning refers to the art of illuminating manuscripts or creating decorative images, particularly those that involve intricate designs and details. It is often associated with the use of gold or vibrant colors to enhance the visual appeal of the text.

Synonyms

decoration, illumination, ornamentation

Examples of usage

  • The medieval manuscript was famous for its exquisite limning.
  • Artists used limning techniques to create stunning book illustrations.
  • The limning in the historical texts revealed the creativity of the era.
Context #2 | Verb

to depict

To limn means to depict or describe in detail, often using vivid imagery or illustrative language. This use of the term embodies the essence of creating a detailed or clear representation of a subject.

Synonyms

describe, illustrate, outline

Examples of usage

  • The author limned the characters with rich descriptions.
  • In her poem, she limns the beauty of nature.
  • He limned the scene so vividly that it came to life.

Translations

Translations of the word "limning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limitaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Darstellung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggambaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะฑั€ะฐะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ilustracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆๅ†™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illustration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilustraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tasvir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌ˜์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตูˆูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilustrace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ilustrรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ็ป˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ilustracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝsingu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั€ะตั‚ั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™svir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilustraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'limning' comes from the Middle English 'limnen,' which means to depict or to illuminate. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'illuminare,' meaning 'to light up' or 'to make clear.' Historically, limning was a highly regarded skill among artists, especially during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when intricately decorated manuscripts were common. These illuminated works often conveyed not only religious themes but also the wealth and prestige of patrons. As a term, it captures both the artistic aspect of creating visual beauty and the literary aspect of depicting the richness of detail in language. Over time, the practice of limning evolved into various forms of artistic expression, influencing modern illustration and graphic design.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,422, 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.