Synonyms for

Painters

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

Definition

Painters are people who paint pictures or walls as a job or a hobby.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

artists creators artisans practitioners

Informal

artists makers crafters

Literary

limners fresconists pictorialists

Antonyms

non-artists viewers critics admirers consumers audience

Common collocations

  • oil painters
  • watercolor painters
  • portrait painters
  • landscape painters
  • abstract painters
  • professional painters
  • famous painters
  • local painters

Word family

noun painter
verb paint
adjective painterly

Usage note

While 'painter' can refer to someone who applies paint to surfaces (e.g., house painters), it most commonly refers to an artist who creates paintings. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The painters are using a ladder to paint the top of the wall.
  2. The famous painter Van Gogh painted 'Starry Night'.
  3. My mom is a painter and she loves to paint landscapes.
  4. The house looks beautiful after the painters painted it.
  5. The painters are wearing protective masks while painting the walls.

Quotes

  • All great painters are aware of the force of light. - Henri Matisse
  • I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them. - Pablo Picasso
  • Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. - Pablo Picasso

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