word painting

noun

1. an effective verbal description.
2. tone painting.

Other Words From

• word painter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of word painting¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The fishing scenes are depicted with all the glow of fancy and brilliantPg 147 word-painting for which Mistral is so remarkable.

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He never uses a superfluous or a far-fetched word, never indulges in flowers, word-painting, or rhetorical trickery of any kind.

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"We will take your word-painting instead," said Mr. Arlington.

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It is better to keep down to the bare, although complete, description rather than to attempt any word painting.

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We want less word-painting and fine phrases, and more observation at first-hand.

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