delineate | Definition of delineate

Synonyms and Antonyms of delineate

1 to draw or make apparent the outline of

the man's roly-poly shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire

Synonyms of delineate

define, outline, silhouette, sketch, trace

Words Related to delineate

bound, fringe, margin, skirt

edge, hem, rim, trim

circle, compass, encircle, girdle, girth, loop, ring, round, surround

chart, diagram, draw, map (out)

2 to give a representation or account of in words

the story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that immigrants feel upon their arrival in a strange country

Synonyms of delineate

depict, describe, draw, image, limn, paint, picture, portray, render, set out, sketch

Words Related to delineate

characterize, define, label, qualify, represent

demonstrate, illustrate

narrate, recite, recount, rehearse, relate, report, tell

display, exhibit, show

draft, outline, silhouette, trace, vignette

summarize, sum up, touch off

redescribe, reimage

Near Antonyms of delineate

color, distort, falsify, garble, misdescribe, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp