Word of the Day: Limn
VERB
1. Depict or describe in painting or words.
2. Suffuse or highlight (something) with a bright color or light.
Example Sentences.
1. "The sunset limned her profile in a golden glow that didn't disappear until the sun was gone."
2. "Her skill as a writer is in limning difficult emotions with clear, concise sentences."
3. "After class, Vickie made sure to limn each important topic with a bright yellow highlighter."
Word Origin.
Late Middle English, mid-15th century.
This word developed in the sense of "to illuminate a manuscript" in Middle English, from the French word "luminer" and the Latin word "luminare" — both of which mean "illuminate" or "to shine." Illuminated manuscripts are handwritten books that include text supplemented with intricate borders and shimmering, richly colored illustrations. ..
Word of the Day: Limn
VERB
1. Depict or describe in painting or words.
2. Suffuse or highlight (something) with a bright color or light.
Example Sentences.
1. "The sunset limned her profile in a golden glow that didn't disappear until the sun was gone."
2. "Her skill as a writer is in limning difficult emotions with clear, concise sentences."
3. "After class, Vickie made sure to limn each important topic with a bright yellow highlighter."
Word Origin.
Late Middle English, mid-15th century.
This word developed in the sense of "to illuminate a manuscript" in Middle English, from the French word "luminer" and the Latin word "luminare" — both of which mean "illuminate" or "to shine." Illuminated manuscripts are handwritten books that include text supplemented with intricate borders and shimmering, richly colored illustrations. ..
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