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word-painting meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of word-painting at MeaningMonkey.org. word-painting meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.WORD-PAINTING noun
Definition of word-painting (noun)
- a graphic or vivid verbal description
- "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"
- synonyms: characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, picture, word picture
Source: Princeton University Wordnet