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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective painterly has 1 sense
  1. painterly - having qualities unique to the art of painting
    Antonyms:
    inaesthetic, unaesthetic (indirect, via aesthetic)

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Term: Painterly

Definition: (adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of a painter or painting; resembling the techniques or style used by a painter.

Sense 1: (Art) Having qualities similar to those found in a painting, emphasizing loose brushwork, visible brushstrokes, and the overall artistic style.

Example Sentence: The painterly style of the Impressionist artists, such as Monet and Renoir, captivated art enthusiasts with its vibrant colors and visible brushstrokes.

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Sense 2: (Photography) Referring to a style of photography that imitates the qualities found in paintings, including soft focus, deliberate composition, and evoking an artistic ambiance.

Example Sentence: The photographer skillfully captured the landscape in a painterly manner, blurring the edges and enhancing the colors to create a dreamy and artistic image.

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Sense 3: (General) Describing any work or creation that displays artistic qualities similar to those found in painting, regardless of the medium.

Example Sentence: The decor in the hotel lobby had a painterly touch, with its carefully selected color palette, textured walls, and attention to visual details.

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