Chinoiserie

Pronunciation: /ʃɪˈnwaɪzəri/

Definitions of chinoiserie

noun a decorative style in Western art and design, reflecting Chinese artistic influences

Example Sentences

A1 Chinoiserie is a style of European art and decoration inspired by Chinese motifs.

A2 The chinoiserie wallpaper in the living room adds a touch of elegance to the space.

B1 The chinoiserie vase on the mantelpiece is a beautiful antique piece.

B2 The interior designer incorporated chinoiserie elements into the room to create a sophisticated look.

C1 The museum's collection of chinoiserie ceramics is highly regarded in the art world.

C2 The chinoiserie furniture in the palace reflects the opulence of the royal family.

Examples of chinoiserie in a Sentence

formal The museum featured a collection of exquisite chinoiserie artifacts.

informal I love the chinoiserie decor in that fancy restaurant.

slang Check out that chinoiserie wallpaper, it's so cool!

figurative Her style is like a beautiful chinoiserie painting, intricate and elegant.

Grammatical Forms of chinoiserie

• past tense: chinoiseried
• plural: chinoiseries
• comparative: more chinoiserie
• superlative: most chinoiserie
• present tense: chinoiserie
• future tense: will chinoiserie
• perfect tense: have chinoiseried
• continuous tense: is chinoisiering
• singular: chinoiserie
• positive degree: chinoiserie
• infinitive: to chinoiserie
• gerund: chinoisering
• participle: chinoiseried

Origin and Evolution of chinoiserie

First Known Use: 1760 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'chinoiserie' comes from the French word 'chinois', meaning Chinese, and the suffix '-erie', indicating a collection or imitation of something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe Western interpretations or imitations of Chinese artistic styles, chinoiserie has evolved to encompass a broader range of Asian influences in art and design.