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LIMN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Limn.

How to pronounce limn:

UK

Limn - as a verb

Trace the shape of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineate10outline7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a portrait of

Example: "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the duchess of alba"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depict11portray12

Example Sentences

"The artist used bold brushstrokes to limn the contours of the landscape."
"Her speech beautifully limned the struggles of the working class."
"The author skillfully limned the complex relationship between the main characters."
"The documentary limns the life of a famous musician."
"In his novel, the writer limned the decline of a once-proud town."
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Word Game Points

Is LIMN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, limn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIMN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is LIMN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, limn is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIMN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is LIMN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, limn is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIMN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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