Artistic Expression Terminology

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun extreme physical or mental suffering

  • The patient was in excruciating agony as the doctor examined his broken leg.
  • I can't believe how much agony I'm in after that intense workout.
  • I was in absolute agony waiting in line for hours at the store.
  • The agony of defeat was written all over his face after losing the championship game.

verb to evoke or awaken a feeling or reaction

adjective causing excitement or interest

  • The artist's work was so visually captivating that it had an arousing effect on the audience.
  • The movie was so intense and exciting, it was really arousing.
  • That new song is so hot, it's totally arousing!
  • The speaker's passionate words were so arousing, they ignited a fire in the hearts of the listeners.

noun the skill or art of writing with a pen

  • Her impeccable pencraft was evident in every line of her meticulously written essay.
  • I admire your pencraft, your handwriting is so neat and precise.
  • Check out his pencraft, his notes are always on point.
  • The artist's pencraft brought the characters in the book to life on the page.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unexpressed' describes something that has not been communicated or conveyed.

  • The unexpressed emotions of the protagonist added depth to the novel.
  • She kept her unexpressed feelings bottled up inside.
  • He's always holding onto his unexpressed thoughts, man.
  • The unexpressed potential of the team finally came to light in the championship game.

noun the process of revealing or becoming clear

adjective gradually developing or being revealed

  • The unfolding of events in the political arena is causing concern among the citizens.
  • I can't believe the drama unfolding between those two coworkers!
  • Did you see the gossip unfolding at the party last night?
  • The unfolding of a flower symbolizes growth and beauty in nature.

noun the quality or state of being hideous; extreme ugliness or offensiveness

  • The hideousness of the crime shocked the entire community.
  • I can't believe the hideousness of that outfit she's wearing.
  • That movie was so bad, the hideousness of it was unbearable.
  • The hideousness of his lies was finally exposed for all to see.