limn

• Verbo arcaico que significa representar ou descrever por meio da pintura ou das palavras; delinear ou esboçar.

An archaic verb meaning to depict or describe in painting or words; to outline or delineate.

1. Trace the shape ofC2formalart

   To outline or depict the form or shape of something, often in a clear or detailed manner.

   Delinear

   • The artist limned the figure with a few quick strokes.
   • The early maps limned the coastline with surprising accuracy.
   • He limned the shadow of the tree on the wall.

   Sinônimosdelineatedepictdrawoutlineportraysketchtrace

2. Make a portrait ofC2formalart

   To paint or draw a portrait of someone, capturing their likeness.

   Fazer um retrato

   • The court painter was commissioned to limn the queen.
   • She limned her grandmother from memory.
   • The manuscript was illustrated with limned portraits of the authors.

   Sinônimosdelineatedepictdrawpaintpictureportraysketch