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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paint

Verb

Ten years ago, Segovia received a grant from the California Art Commission to paint a mural on the exterior of his home. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

The Reef Al Giallo stroller, designed with Lamborghini, features the same weight standards but is painted in black with yellow accents, and Lamborghini badges can be found all around. — Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Noun

Vytas, living at home with his parents and adrift, volunteers to pack supplies and joins performance-art protests covered in red paint, using the experience in part to get his mojo back as a creative. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

And Awak Kuier had a strong game for the Wings on that end protecting the paint to the tune of seven blocks while adding 11 points and eight rebounds. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing paint

• war paint