Word of the Day: Limn

Can you pronounce limn?

Saturday, May 18, 2024

verb 1. Depict or describe in painting or words. 2. Suffuse or highlight (something) with a bright color or light. "The sunset limned her profile in a golden glow that didn't disappear until the sun was gone." "Her skill as a writer is in limning difficult emotions with clear, concise sentences." "After class, Terese made sure to limn each important topic with a bright yellow highlighter." Ads help keep Word Daily free. 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. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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