Word-painting (Noun)
Meaning
A graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The author's use of descriptive language added to the word-painting, transporting readers to the rolling hills of the countryside.
- Poets are often masters of word-painting, using language that evokes strong emotions in their readers.
- The novel's opening chapters offered a sad word-painting of a family struggling to make ends meet during the Great Depression.
- Her writing style was characterized by vivid word-painting, making it easy for readers to visualize the scenes she described.
- The travel brochure's word-painting of the island's pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters was enough to convince us to book a trip.