Limn

C1 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of limn

depict
portray
illustrate

Antonyms of limn

hide
obscure
conceal

Collocations of limn

limn a portrait
Frequency: 80 %

The artist decided to limn a portrait of the famous actress.

limn the details
Frequency: 70 %

The detective carefully limned the details of the crime scene.

limn a scene
Frequency: 65 %

The author used vivid language to limn a scene of the countryside.

limn a picture
Frequency: 60 %

The photographer wanted to limn a picture of the sunset.

limn a landscape
Frequency: 50 %

The painter chose to limn a landscape of the mountains.

Idiomatic Expressions for limn

  • Phrase: to limn a character
    Meaning: to describe or outline the characteristics and traits of a person or fictional figure
    Usage: The author skillfully limned the protagonist, making him come alive on the pages of the novel.