Painting: meaning, definitions and examples
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painting
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artistic expression
The act or art of applying paint to a surface, typically a canvas, to create a visual representation of an idea, emotion, or scene.
Synonyms
artwork, canvas, creation, portrait
Examples of usage
- Her painting of the sunset was breathtaking.
- The museum featured an exhibit of modern paintings.
- I have always been fascinated by the process of painting.
protective coating
A protective coating applied to a surface to improve its appearance or durability.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The house needed a fresh coat of painting.
- He applied a layer of painting to the wooden furniture.
deception
The act of covering up or disguising the true nature of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His cheerful demeanor was just a painting to hide his inner turmoil.
Translations
Translations of the word "painting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pintura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Malerei
๐ฎ๐ฉ lukisan
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะธะฒะพะฟะธั
๐ต๐ฑ malarstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ็ตต็ป (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท peinture
๐ช๐ธ pintura
๐น๐ท resim
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ malba
๐ธ๐ฐ maฤพba
๐จ๐ณ ็ป็ป (huรฌhuร )
๐ธ๐ฎ slikarstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ mรกlverk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัะบัะฝะดะตะผะต
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แฌแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษsm
๐ฒ๐ฝ pintura
Word origin
The word 'painting' originated from the Middle English word 'paintinge', which came from the Old French word 'peinture', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'pingere' meaning 'to paint'. The practice of painting has been an integral part of human culture for millennia, with cave paintings dating back tens of thousands of years. Over time, painting has evolved into various styles and techniques, becoming a significant form of artistic expression.
See also: paint, paintbrush, painted, painter.