waggish
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryEnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryExamples
- //The wall was painted with a large mural depicting famous scenes from American history.
- //Several of the architect's most famous buildings will soon be depicted on postage stamps.
- //The photograph depicts the two brothers standing in front of a store.
- //Angels are usually depicted with wings.
- //In the drawing, the magic cap was depicted as a soft, black hat.
- //The movie depicts the life of early settlers.
- //I like the way she depicts the characters in her novels.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Latin depictus, past participle of depingere, from de- + pingere to paint — more at paintdepict
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to give a representation or account of in words //this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other accountRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group //the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
- to present a picture of //the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer dayExamples
- //The wall was painted with a large mural depicting famous scenes from American history.
- //Several of the architect's most famous buildings will soon be depicted on postage stamps.
- //The photograph depicts the two brothers standing in front of a store.
- //Angels are usually depicted with wings.
- //In the drawing, the magic cap was depicted as a soft, black hat.
- //The movie depicts the life of early settlers.
- //I like the way she depicts the characters in her novels.
First Known Use15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and EtymologyLatin depictus, past participle of depingere, from de- + pingere to paint — more at paintdepictverbSynonyms & Antonyms
- to give a representation or account of in words //this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other accountRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group //the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
- to present a picture of //the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer dayExamples
- //The wall was painted with a large mural depicting famous scenes from American history.
- //Several of the architect's most famous buildings will soon be depicted on postage stamps.
- //The photograph depicts the two brothers standing in front of a store.
- //Angels are usually depicted with wings.
- //In the drawing, the magic cap was depicted as a soft, black hat.
- //The movie depicts the life of early settlers.
- //I like the way she depicts the characters in her novels.
First Known Use15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and EtymologyLatin depictus, past participle of depingere, from de- + pingere to paint — more at paintdepictverbSynonyms & Antonyms
- to give a representation or account of in words //this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other accountRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group //the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
- to present a picture of //the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer dayExamples
- //The wall was painted with a large mural depicting famous scenes from American history.
- //Several of the architect's most famous buildings will soon be depicted on postage stamps.
- //The photograph depicts the two brothers standing in front of a store.
- //Angels are usually depicted with wings.
- //In the drawing, the magic cap was depicted as a soft, black hat.
- //The movie depicts the life of early settlers.
- //I like the way she depicts the characters in her novels.
First Known Use15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and EtymologyLatin depictus, past participle of depingere, from de- + pingere to paint — more at paintdepictverbSynonyms & Antonyms
- to give a representation or account of in words //this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other accountRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group //the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task