drawing (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

Definition

A picture made with a pencil, pen, or chalk.

Examples

• She showed me her beautiful drawing of a cat.

• The museum has many old drawings by famous artists.

• He made a quick drawing on a napkin.

How to Use drawing

drawing of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what the picture is of. — "This is a drawing of a flower."

drawing from (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate the source of inspiration or reference for the drawing. — "The artist is drawing from life."

Synonyms of drawing

Words with a similar meaning to drawing:

• sketch
• illustration
• portrait
• painting

Antonyms of drawing

Words with the opposite meaning to drawing:

• sculpture
• photograph

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