Synonyms for delineating

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-lin-ee-eyt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt

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Définition of delineating

Origin : 1550s, from Latin delineatus, past participle of delineare "to sketch out," from de- "completely" (see de-) + lineare "draw lines," from linea "line" (see line (n.)). Related: Delineated; delineating.

verb describe; outline

Example sentences :

Here, as nowhere else, has Prescott succeeded in delineating character.
Extract from : « William Hickling Prescott » by Harry Thurston Peck

There was a particular dog in Washington which he was never tired of delineating.
Extract from : « Yesterdays with Authors » by James T. Fields

For the present we will go on with delineating our exit pallet.
Extract from : « Watch and Clock Escapements » by Anonymous

Out of Cruikshank's caricature he comes to us with a tail capable of delineating a whole alphabet of humour.
Extract from : « George Cruikshank » by W. H. Chesson

He was dexterous in delineating character, was rapid in execution, had a respectable appreciation of colour.
Extract from : « Art in England » by Dutton Cook

Shpajinsky quite understands my requirements, and will carry out my intentions in delineating the principal characters.
Extract from : « The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky » by Modeste Tchaikovsky

This affords opportunity for delineating many interesting Indian customs on festive celebrations, such as weddings and feast-days.
Extract from : « Last of the Great Scouts » by Helen Cody Wetmore

Several show the author's subtle skill in dialect-writing, and all reveal the hand of a master in delineating character.
Extract from : « Beyond » by Henry Seward Hubbard

With this exception, you will not look for much of Shakspeare's skill in delineating character.
Extract from : « A Letter on Shakspere's Authorship of The Two Noble Kinsmen » by William Spalding

Passionately she entreated her friends not to abandon her, delineating the great risks she had run.
Extract from : « Louis Philippe » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

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