Definition of Painting

1. Noun. Graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface. "His pictures hang in the Louvre"


2. Noun. Creating a picture with paints. "He studied painting and sculpture for many years"

3. Noun. The act of applying paint to a surface. "You can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"
Generic synonyms: Application, Coating, Covering
Specialized synonyms: Spray Painting, Spatter, Spattering, Splash, Splashing, Splattering, Finger-painting
Derivative terms: Paint, Paint

4. Noun. The occupation of a house painter. "House painting was the only craft he knew"
Exact synonyms: House Painting
Generic synonyms: Craft, Trade
Group relationships: Building, Construction
Derivative terms: Paint

Definition of Painting

1. n. The act or employment of laying on, or adorning with, paints or colors.

Definition of Painting

1. Verb. (present participle of paint) ¹

2. Noun. An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint(s). ¹

3. Noun. The action of applying paint to a surface. ¹

4. Noun. The same activity as an art form. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Painting

1. a picture made with paints [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Painting

painter's tape
painter's tapes
painteries
painterless
painterliness
painterlinesses
painterly
painters
paintership
painterships
paintery
paintest
painteth
paintier
paintiest
painting (current term)
painting by numbers
painting out
painting rocks
paintinglike
paintings
paintless
paintlike
paintmaker
paintmakers
paintmaking
paintress
paintresses
paints
paints out

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