Limn

Word: Limn

Part of Speech: Verb.

Definition: To represent something through art or description.

Synonyms: Portray.

Antonyms: N/a.

Helpful hints to remember: Limning is an old word used to describe the illumination process, or adding of illustrations, to illuminated manuscripts.

Sentences:

• Though the poet wanted nothing more than to create an epic for his love, he could not quite find a way to limn her.
• Some artists create their work through limning, while others produce more abstract pieces.
• “As television came to dominate sports coverage, writers began to assume that the audience had seen the game; their job became to limn the drama, provide "insights" about the personalities, players and coaches, to analyze what it all meant.”