Synonyms for

Illustrator

Verb / ˈɪlʌˌstreɪtɜ: / Another word for illustrator — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An illustrator is a person who creates pictures and drawings for books, magazines, and other printed materials.

Synonyms & similar words

artist drawer painter sketcher designer cartoonist visualizer draftsman penman draughtsman etcher engraver printmaker illustrater illustrator illustratrix illustratress

Synonyms by register

Formal

draughtsman designer graphic artist visualizer

Informal

artist drawer sketcher

Literary

illuminator pictorialist

Antonyms

destroyer obscurer confuser detractor debilitator

Common collocations

  • children's book illustrator
  • freelance illustrator
  • medical illustrator
  • technical illustrator
  • award-winning illustrator
  • illustrator and animator
  • illustrator software

Word family

noun illustration
verb illustrate
adjective illustrative

Usage note

An illustrator is specifically someone who creates images for publication, often in books or magazines. While 'artist' can be a synonym, it is much broader and can refer to any creative visual practitioner.

Example sentences

  1. The illustrator drew a beautiful picture of the ocean.
  2. The children's book was full of illustrations.
  3. The magazine hired an illustrator to create the cover art.
  4. The illustrator used watercolors to paint the picture.
  5. The illustrator's drawings were very detailed.

Quotes

  • "I'm not a great illustrator, I'm a great noticer." - Chris Riddell
  • "The illustrator is a visual poet." - Axel Scheffler
  • "I was an illustrator before I became a writer." - Maurice Sendak

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