retouch (Meaning)

Wordnet

retouch (v)

give retouches to (hair)

alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance

Webster

retouch (v. t.)

To touch again, or rework, in order to improve; to revise; as, to retouch a picture or an essay.

To correct or change, as a negative, by handwork.

Webster

retouch (n.)

A partial reworking,as of a painting, a sculptor's clay model, or the like.

retouch Sentence Examples

  1. The photographer meticulously retouched the image to remove any imperfections.
  2. The vintage painting required extensive retouching to restore its former glory.
  3. The makeup artist used subtle retouches to enhance the model's features.
  4. Before printing the final design, the artist retouched the digital file to polish the details.
  5. The retouched photo was used as the cover image for the magazine.
  6. The retouching process involved adjusting colors, lightening shadows, and sharpening edges.
  7. The old photograph was carefully retouched to bring back faded memories.
  8. The retouched version of the document contained corrected spelling and grammar errors.
  9. The restorer meticulously retouched the antique furniture to preserve its historical integrity.
  10. The retouched image captured the beauty and emotion of the moment perfectly.

FAQs About the word retouch

give retouches to (hair), alter so as to produce a more desirable appearanceTo touch again, or rework, in order to improve; to revise; as, to retouch a picture

rework, revise,polish, fine, edit, touch up, reinforce, intensify, hone, rectify

hurt, flaw, worsen, flaw, spoil, spoil, hurt, vitiate, reduce, impair

The photographer meticulously retouched the image to remove any imperfections.

The vintage painting required extensive retouching to restore its former glory.

The makeup artist used subtle retouches to enhance the model's features.

Before printing the final design, the artist retouched the digital file to polish the details.