Synonyms of paint

paint 1 of 2

verb

ˈpānt 

1

as in to describe

to give a representation or account of in words

the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• describe
• portray
• depict
• render
• set out
• picture
• sketch
• draw
• image
• delineate
• characterize
• illustrate
• define
• limn
• outline
• represent
• recount
• display
• tell
• relate
• summarize
• show
• label
• report
• exhibit
• qualify
• demonstrate
• suggest
• trace
• narrate
• recite
• hint
• rehearse
• sum up
• draft
• touch off
• silhouette
• vignette
• reimage
• redescribe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• color
• distort
• misrepresent
• falsify
• warp
• twist
• pervert
• misstate
• misdescribe
• garble

2

as in to stain

to give color or a different color to

I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stain
• color
• tint
• dye
• pigment
• brighten
• darken
• tincture
• tinge
• stripe
• bepaint
• lighten
• tone (down)
• marble
• fleck
• daub
• pattern
• streak
• polychrome
• mottle
• speckle
• dapple
• speck
• striate
• variegate
• embrown
• checker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bleach
• whiten
• decolorize
• blanch

paint

2 of 2

noun

as in makeup

preparations intended to beautify the face

after the play was over, the actress emerged to greet her fans with paint still on her face

Synonyms & Similar Words

• makeup
• cosmetics
• lipstick
• war paint
• mascara
• oil
• maquillage
• camouflage
• cream
• powder
• camo
• greasepaint
• lotion
• rouge
• eye shadow
• cold cream
• kohl
• vanishing cream

Examples of paint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

On Tuesday, meanwhile, the March of Dimes released a report painting a bleak picture for Americans who become pregnant. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024

Human ingenuity seems to be painting humans into a corner, as old gods of ever-diminishing gaps. —New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2024

Noun

The Sun bullied them inside, bulldozing their way to 48 points in the paint. —Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024

That's not to mention the opportunity for a new paint job, bigger deck pools or engine upgrades while the ship's up on blocks – and HR only needs to train a small percentage of extra staff to add to an existing crew. —New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2024

Phrases Containing paint

• war paint