Painting

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -eɪntɪŋ

Verb

1. Present participle of paint

Full definition of painting

Noun

1. (countable) An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint(s).
• The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings.
• 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 8, “ My tastes,” he said, still smiling, “ incline me to the garishly sunlit side of this planet.” And, to tease her and arouse her to combat : “ I prefer a farandole to a nocturne ; I'd rather have a painting than an etching ; … ”
2. (uncountable) The action of applying paint to a surface.
• Artistic painting often takes longer then utilitarian house - etc. painting.
3. (uncountable) The same activity as an art form.
• Some artists excel in both painting and sculpture, like Michelangelo.

Synonyms

• third art

Derived terms

• oil painting

Related terms

• painter

Anagrams

• patining