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delineative

adjective as in descriptive

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Example Sentences

Chiriquian art presents a strong contrast to this, as the great body of elements are manifestly derived from nature by delineative imitation.

That destiny, carried by the forces of human character to its strange termination, is handled by Miss West in a long novel the chapters of which are a series of delineative emotions.

Between what may be regarded as purely technical, geometric ornament and ornament recognizably delineative, we find in each group of advanced textile products a series of forms of mixed or uncertain pedigree.

In the delineative arts Chamber music shows analogy with correct drawing and good composition, the absence of which cannot be atoned for by the most gorgeous coloring.

It was a branch of delineative art that my father had carefully taught me.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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