Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
limn
verb
/lɪm/
Definition
To depict or describe in detail.
Examples
- The artist will limn the beautiful landscape on canvas.
- In her novel, she limns the protagonist’s struggles with great sensitivity.
Meaning
The word ‘limn’ is often used in the context of drawing or illustrating, but it can also refer to describing something vividly in words.
Synonyms
- illustrate
- describe
- depict
- paint
