limned

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Limned with dark hues, his models’ bodies are thrillingly aglow.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

Limned against that scene, she gave it life—wild, sweet, young life—the poignant meaning of which haunted yet eluded him.

From To the Last Man by Grey, Zane

Then, with the bones of fools He buys silken banners Limned with his triumphant face; With the skins of wise men He buys the trivial bows of all.

From War is Kind by Crane, Stephen

Limned faintly against the reflected light was the outline of a crouching man's body.

From Hawk Carse by Gilmore, Anthony

Limned upon the fair horizon, West from central Hudson's tide, The fair form of Ontiora Throughout ages shall abide.

From The Hudson Three Centuries of History, Romance and Invention by Bruce, Wallace