limned

limn

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lim]
- /lɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lim]
- /lɪm/

Definitions of limned word

verb with object limned to represent in drawing or painting. 1
verb with object limned to portray in words; describe. 1
verb with object limned Obsolete. to illuminate (manuscripts). 1
noun limned Described or represented in a lifelike manner. 1
verb limned simple past tense and past participle of limn. 0

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Origin of limned

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English lymne, variant of Middle English luminen to illuminate (manuscripts), aphetic variant of enlumine < Middle French enluminer < Latin inlūmināre to embellish, literally, light up; see illuminate

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Parts of speech for Limned

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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limned popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

limned usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for limned

verb limned

depicted — to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
delineated — to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially: He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil.
described — to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of: He described the accident very carefully.
drew — simple past tense of draw.
painted — reproduced or represented in paint: a painted image.

All 6 Synonyms of limned