paintable

adjective

paint·​able
ˈpāntəbəl
: capable of being painted : lending itself well to being painted: such as
a
: having arresting qualities (as of color, design, interest) that invite reproduction or interpretation through the art of painting
a highly paintable landscape
b
: having a surface that takes paint well
made of sturdy eminently paintable wood

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near paintable

Cite this Entry

“Paintable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintable. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!