limn — to draw or paint on a surface; to outline in clear detail; to describe
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to draw or paint on a surface; to outline in clear detail; to describe
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪm/
Korean meaning: 그리다, 묘사하다, 윤곽을 그리다
Korean pronunciation: **림**
Example Sentences
- The detective limned the suspect's face from the witness's description.
- She limned her cat so realistically that it meowed back at the painting.
- The author limned the Victorian era with remarkable precision.
limn
VERB//lɪm//
to draw or paint on a surface; to outline in clear detail; to describe

an artist carefully traces the outline of a tree with a fine brush, creating precise contours on the canvas. The brush moves smoothly along the edges, defining each branch and leaf with deliberate strokes. As the outline takes shape, the tree's form becomes clearly visible and well-defined against the background. The detailed lines capture every curve and angle of the subject perfectly. A student watches nearby, observing how the master artist creates such clear, descriptive outlines. The instructor points to different parts of the drawing to explain the technique. the process of drawing and outlining in clear detail to describe a subject
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Origin
From Middle English 'limnen', which is a shortened form of 'illuminate' derived from Latin 'illuminare' meaning 'to light up' or 'brighten'. Originally referred to the practice of decorating and coloring medieval manuscripts with bright illustrations.
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“The detective limned the suspect's face from the witness's description.”
“She limned her cat so realistically that it meowed back at the painting.”
“The author limned the Victorian era with remarkable precision.”
“He tried to limn his dream, but ended up drawing what looked like a confused octopus.”
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