Synonyms for

Mural

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

Definition

a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall

Synonyms & similar words

wallpainting fresco painting artwork decoration ornamentation muralist

Synonyms by register

Formal

fresco wall painting pictorial representation

Informal

mural art wall art graffiti art

Literary

wall tapestry painted scene

Antonyms

small insignificant minor unimportant sketchy ephemeral

Common collocations

  • large mural
  • vibrant mural
  • historic mural
  • public mural
  • street mural
  • commission a mural
  • paint a mural

Word family

noun mural
adjective mural

Usage note

A mural is specifically a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall, ceiling, or other large permanent surface. It is distinct from a painting that is merely large or displayed on a wall.

Example sentences

  1. The school has a large mural painted in the cafeteria.
  2. The city commissioned a famous artist to paint a mural on the side of a building.
  3. The mural in the library depicts the history of the town.
  4. The artist spent weeks creating the intricate mural on the wall.
  5. We took a tour of the city to see all the different murals painted on the buildings.

Quotes

  • "A mural is only as good as the heart that creates it." - Unknown
  • "Art is the signature of civilizations." - Beverly Sills
  • "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Edgar Degas

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