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Painting

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

Definition

Painting is the art or activity of applying paint to a surface, such as a canvas, to create an image or a work of art.

Synonyms & similar words

paint picture housepainting artwork canvas drawing illustration mural portrait sketch watercolor fresco tempera encaustic pastel collage graffiti spray-painting airbrushing

Synonyms by register

Formal

artwork representation Depiction illustration

Informal

pic masterpiece creation

Literary

canvas tableau visage

Antonyms

destruction erasure removal obliteration deface damage

Common collocations

  • oil painting
  • watercolor painting
  • acrylic painting
  • landscape painting
  • portrait painting
  • abstract painting
  • still life painting

Word family

noun painting
verb paint
adjective painted
adverb paintedly

Usage note

The word 'painting' primarily refers to the artistic creation made with paint. It can also refer to the act of applying paint to a surface.

Example sentences

  1. She loves painting flowers in her spare time.
  2. The painting of the sunset was so beautiful.
  3. I can't wait to see the painting that you've been working on.
  4. He made a painting of his favorite animal.
  5. She took a painting class to learn new techniques.

Quotes

  • The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. – Pablo Picasso
  • Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. – Edgar Degas
  • Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. – Pablo Picasso

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