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chiaroscuro

chi·a·ro·scu·ro
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kee-ahr-uh-skyoo r-oh]
    • /kiˌɑr əˈskyʊər oʊ/
    • /kiˌɑː.rəˈskʊə.rəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kee-ahr-uh-skyoo r-oh]
    • /kiˌɑr əˈskyʊər oʊ/

Definitions of chiaroscuro word

  • uncountable noun chiaroscuro Chiaroscuro is the use of light and shade in a picture, or the effect produced by light and shade in a place. 3
  • noun chiaroscuro the artistic distribution of light and dark masses in a picture 3
  • noun chiaroscuro monochrome painting using light and dark only, as in grisaille 3
  • noun chiaroscuro light and shade in a painting, drawing, etc. treated so as to produce the illusion of depth, a dramatic effect, etc. 3
  • noun chiaroscuro a style of painting, drawing, etc. emphasizing this 3
  • noun chiaroscuro a painting, drawing, etc. in which chiaroscuro is used 3

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Origin of chiaroscuro

First appearance:

before 1680
One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < Italian, equivalent to chiaro bright (< Latin clārus) + oscuro dark (< Latin obscūrus). See clear, obscure

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Parts of speech for Chiaroscuro

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chiaroscuro popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for chiaroscuro

adj chiaroscuro

  • shadowy — resembling a shadow in faintness, slightness, etc.: shadowy outlines.
  • shaded — noting or pertaining to an ornamented type in which a thin white line appears along one edge of each of the main strokes of a character.
  • leafy — having, abounding in, or covered with leaves or foliage: the leafy woods.
  • cloudy — If it is cloudy, there are a lot of clouds in the sky.
  • cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.

adjective chiaroscuro

  • dark — When it is dark, there is not enough light to see properly, for example because it is night.

Antonyms for chiaroscuro

adj chiaroscuro

  • aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
  • honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
  • reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
  • clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
  • bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.

adjective chiaroscuro

  • honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.

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