Synonyms for
Drawing
Definition
Drawing is the art or activity of making pictures or diagrams using pencils, pens, or other artistic tools.
Synonyms & similar words
get
cast
thread
run
force
tie
pass
guide
make
string
drag
deposit
depict
quarter
draw
absorb
repel
pull
draught
withdraw
delineate
draftsmanship
line
imbibe
push
sketching
doodling
illustrating
rendering
depicting
tracing
designing
outlining
drafting
cartooning
mapping
painting
portraying
scribbling
etching
engraving
carving
imaging
graphing
plotting
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- pencil drawing
- charcoal drawing
- life drawing
- technical drawing
- freehand drawing
- drawing board
- drawing room
- drawing conclusions
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'drawing' refers to the act or result of creating an image. As a verb, 'draw' has many more meanings, including to pull or attract, or to make a comparison.
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Example sentences
- I enjoy drawing flowers and trees.
- The artist is drawing a portrait of his friend.
- She is using a ruler to make a straight line while drawing.
- Drawing is a relaxing and fun activity.
- The teacher asked the students to draw a picture of their favorite animal.
Quotes
Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad. - Salvador Dali
Drawing is the only thing I've found in which I can lose myself completely. I love it. - Jeanette Winterson
Drawing is the backbone of art. - Piet Mondrian