1. relating to or having the property of anamorphosis; appearing distorted unless viewed from a particular angle or with a special device
Usage: technical; art and optics
2. relating to a widescreen film format that compresses a wide image onto standard film
Usage: cinematography

Examples

• The anamorphic painting looked like random brushstrokes until viewed from the correct position.
• Street artists often create anamorphic chalk drawings that appear three-dimensional from one viewpoint.
• The museum featured an exhibit of anamorphic art from the Renaissance period.
• Modern movies are often shot with anamorphic lenses to achieve a cinematic widescreen look.
• The anamorphic projection created an illusion of depth on the flat wall.
• When viewed directly, the anamorphic image appeared stretched and unrecognizable.