miniaturist

noun

min·​i·​a·​tur·​ist ˈmi-nē-ə-ˌchu̇r-ist 

-chər-, 

-ˌt(y)u̇r-, 

ˈmi-ni-, 

ˈmin-yə-

plural -s

: a maker of miniatures

miniaturistic

ˌmi-nē-ə-chə-ˈri-stik 

-ˌt(y)u̇-, 

ˌmi-ni-, 

ˌmin-yə-

adjective

Rendered in fine black ink lines, it depicts a spectacular vision of a seated divinity and his entourage … . It is amazing for its draftsmanship and its eye-straining profusion of miniaturistic detail.

—Ken Johnson, The Boston Globe, 25 Mar. 2007

Word History

Etymology

French miniaturiste, from miniature picture on a small scale (from Italian miniatura) + -iste -ist

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