Limn

Pronunciation: /lɪm/

Definitions of limn

verb to depict or describe in painting or words

Example Sentences

A1 She limns a beautiful picture of a flower in her art class.

A2 The author limned the character's emotions with vivid descriptions in the novel.

B1 The artist limned the landscape with great attention to detail.

B2 The filmmaker limned the protagonist's inner turmoil through subtle visual cues.

C1 The poet's words limn a hauntingly beautiful portrait of nature.

C2 The painter's brush strokes limn a sense of melancholy in his latest masterpiece.

Examples of limn in a Sentence

formal The artist used a delicate brush to limn the intricate details of the landscape.

informal I saw a painter limn a beautiful portrait at the park yesterday.

slang She can really limn a mean graffiti piece on the wall.

figurative His words were able to limn a vivid picture of the historical event in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of limn

• past tense: limned
• plural: limns
• comparative: more limn
• superlative: most limn
• present tense: limn
• future tense: will limn
• perfect tense: have limned
• continuous tense: is limning
• singular: limn
• positive degree: limn
• infinitive: to limn
• gerund: limning
• participle: limning

Origin and Evolution of limn

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'limn' originated from Middle English 'limnen' which came from Old French 'enluminer' meaning 'to illuminate or adorn with colors'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'limn' evolved to refer to the act of depicting or describing in a vivid and graphic manner, often in relation to painting or drawing.