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Definition
n. an artist who creates pictures for books, magazines, or advertisements. They use their art to help explain an idea or tell a story.
n. an artist who specialises in creating visual representations intended for integration with text or other media. Often works on a freelance basis for publishing houses or advertising agencies.
Examples
“The illustrator drew beautiful pictures for the children's book.”
“After reading the manuscript, the illustrator created several sketches to show how the main characters might look.”
“A skilled illustrator must not only possess technical artistic ability but also the narrative insight to translate a writer's abstract descriptions into compelling visual imagery.”
Examples
simple
“The illustrator drew beautiful pictures for the children's book.”
contextual
“After reading the manuscript, the illustrator created several sketches to show how the main characters might look.”
complex
“A skilled illustrator must not only possess technical artistic ability but also the narrative insight to translate a writer's abstract descriptions into compelling visual imagery.”
Etymology
From illustrate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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