Synonyms for grisaille
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
In painting, a method of working which employs only varying values of gray to create form. Often a preliminary step in a fully colored painting.
Forms
- Plural
- grisailles → paintings…
Example sentences
- painting She was standing on a ladder painting the ceiling.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| grisaille | falling | |
| painting | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- painting2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (painting2 = 2 syllables).