Vermicular (Adjective)
Meaning
Decorated with wormlike tracery or markings; "vermicular (or vermiculated) stonework".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The vermicular designs that adorned the walls of the ancient cathedral were a testament to the skill of its long-forgotten craftsmen.
- As we explored the abandoned temple, we marveled at the intricate vermicular carvings that still seemed to writhe and twist in the flickering torchlight.
- The artist's use of vermicular patterns in her latest sculpture added a sense of organic, almost living texture to the otherwise sleek and modern design.
- Despite the passage of centuries, the vermicular stonework on the medieval church's facade remained remarkably well-preserved and vibrant.
- In the dimly lit museum gallery, the delicate vermicular details on the ancient manuscript seemed to leap out from the surrounding page.