picture (Meaning)
picture (n)
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
a clear and telling mental image
a situation treated as an observable object
illustrations used to decorate or explain a text
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
the visible part of a television transmission
a graphic or vivid verbal description
a typical example of some state or quality
a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
picture (v)
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
show in, or as in, a picture
picture (n.)
The art of painting; representation by painting.
A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, produced by means of painting, drawing, engraving, photography, etc.; a representation in colors. By extension, a figure; a model.
An image or resemblance; a representation, either to the eye or to the mind; that which, by its likeness, brings vividly to mind some other thing; as, a child is the picture of his father; the man is the picture of grief.
picture (v. t.)
To draw or paint a resemblance of; to delineate; to represent; to form or present an ideal likeness of; to bring before the mind.
Synonyms & Antonyms of picture
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Synonyms:
- cartoon
- sketch
- montage
- resemblance
- finger painting
- etching
- silhouette
- daub
- doodle
- diagram
- delineation
- caricature
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
picture Sentence Examples
- The golden rays of dawn painted an ethereal picture across the horizon.
- The quaint cottage stood as a picturesque landmark against the lush verdant background.
- The vivid tapestry of autumn colors created a captivating picture that drew the eye.
- Her eyes held a mischievous picture, promising laughter and adventure.
- The old photograph preserved a priceless picture of a bygone era.
- The intricate carvings on the ancient temple presented a vivid picture of the artisans' skill.
- The painting depicted a hauntingly beautiful picture of a solitary figure on a desolate moor.
- The scientist's experiment resulted in a messy picture of test tubes, wires, and chemicals.
- The police sketch painted an accurate picture of the wanted suspect.
- The child's imagination painted a whimsical picture of a world filled with talking animals and flying castles.
FAQs About the word picture
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface, graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applyi
image, depiction, portrait, illustration, collage, drawing,photograph, icon, representation, likeness
opposite, reverse, reverse, opposite,converse, antithesis, converse, antithesis,
The golden rays of dawn painted an ethereal picture across the horizon.
The quaint cottage stood as a picturesque landmark against the lush verdant background.
The vivid tapestry of autumn colors created a captivating picture that drew the eye.
Her eyes held a mischievous picture, promising laughter and adventure.
