Painterly

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪntərliː/

Painterly (adj)

  1. Describing art that shows visible brush strokes and a soft, textured surface, like it was made with paint.
  2. Describing writing or images that feel expressive and not sharply detailed, with a smooth, blended effect.

Painterly (adjective)

Examples

  • The portrait has a brushwork look that feels alive.
  • The wall mural shows a brushwork look with visible strokes.