limned

verb

past tense of limn
as in described
to give a representation or account of in words he limned the scene in the courtroom so perfectly I could practically see it

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Recent Examples of limned Tubman is all but indecipherable, roughly limned with white paint and covered by red, black, and yellow smudges and drips. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Nuclear rhetoric and threats have limned the almost three and a half years of full-scale war in Ukraine. — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limned
  1. described
  2. depicted
  3. portrayed
Verb
  • That distinction matters in a case involving absent or severely abnormal kidneys and bladder, such as the one described in an August Gwen Faulkenberry column.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Retaliation is described as an adverse employment action connected to an activity protected by a law under its jurisdiction.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of described
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  • This would mark the first time Aegon I has been depicted onscreen.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Everybody knows already, one hopes, not to trust the lure of quick cash, especially as it is depicted on TV.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of depicted
Verb
  • The actress portrayed Tori Scott on the final season of the teen comedy.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Fans can also enjoy special appearances from Scott Patterson, who portrayed Luke Danes, including live podcast events and photo opportunities available for an additional purchase.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of portrayed

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“Limned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limned. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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