1. past tense of limn; to draw or paint on a surface; to depict in painting or drawing
2. past tense of limn; to describe in words; to portray in writing
Usage: literary
3. past tense of limn; to show or reveal the outline or form of something
Usage: literary

Examples

• The artist limned the landscape with careful brushstrokes.
• The author limned the character's inner conflict through vivid prose.
• Moonlight limned the mountains against the dark sky.
• The portrait limned her features with remarkable accuracy.
• He limned the historical events in his detailed account.
• The setting sun limned the clouds in shades of gold and orange.