Word
LIM
Phoneticslim
/ˈɫɪm/
Definition
v. to draw or paint something, especially the outline of a person's face or body. It is an old word that people rarely use today.
v. to draw or paint; specifically, to delineate the outline of a figure or face. Primarily found in historical literature or poetry.
Examples
“The artist began to lim the queen's profile.”
“In the dim candlelight of the studio, he attempted to lim the delicate features of his subject before the sun rose.”
“The poet sought to lim the very essence of the landscape, using words to trace the jagged edges of the cliffs against a darkening sky.”
Examples
simple
“The artist began to lim the queen's profile.”
contextual
“In the dim candlelight of the studio, he attempted to lim the delicate features of his subject before the sun rose.”
complex
“The poet sought to lim the very essence of the landscape, using words to trace the jagged edges of the cliffs against a darkening sky.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically a person or a physical feature.
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