motif (Meaning)

Wordnet

motif (n)

a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration

a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music

a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work

Webster

motif (n.)

Motive.

In literature and the fine arts, a salient feature or element of a composition or work; esp., the theme, or central or dominant feature; specif. (Music), a motive.

A decorative applique design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.

motif Sentence Examples

  1. The intricate flower motif adorning the vase exuded a delicate charm.
  2. The repeated leaf motif in the wallpaper created a soothing, natural ambience.
  3. The butterfly motif on her dress fluttered with every graceful movement.
  4. The repeating star motif on the ceiling symbolized guidance and protection.
  5. The Celtic cross motif intertwined in the tapestry represented ancient beliefs and traditions.
  6. The damask motif on the fabric evoked a sense of opulence and luxury.
  7. The abstract brushstroke motif conveyed the artist's spontaneous creativity.
  8. The hummingbird motif on the stained glass window depicted the beauty and fragility of life.
  9. The geometric motif in the tiles formed an eye-catching pattern that drew attention to the floor.
  10. The vine motif spiraling along the walls symbolized growth and renewal.

FAQs About the word motif

a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration, a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music, a

matter, topic, question,theme,subject, idea, motive, essence, content, argument

excursion, excursion, digression, aside,aside, tangent, parenthesis, digression, parenthesis, tangent

The intricate flower motif adorning the vase exuded a delicate charm.

The repeated leaf motif in the wallpaper created a soothing, natural ambience.

The butterfly motif on her dress fluttered with every graceful movement.

The repeating star motif on the ceiling symbolized guidance and protection.