1. relating to or denoting a painting technique using pigments mixed with hot wax
Usage: art

1. a painting created using the encaustic technique
Usage: art
2. the technique of painting with pigments mixed with hot wax
Usage: art

Examples

• The ancient Greeks used encaustic techniques to create vibrant portraits.
• Her encaustic paintings had a unique texture from the layered wax.
• The museum displayed several Roman encaustic works.
• He learned the encaustic method in art school.
• The encaustic medium allows for rich color blending.
• Ancient encaustic portraits were remarkably well-preserved.
• She heated the wax carefully for her encaustic painting.