CEFR B2

still life

noun

Meaning

A painting or drawing of inanimate objects, such as fruit, flowers, or household items, arranged in a specific way.

Examples

She spent the entire afternoon painting a still life of her grandmother's antique tea set.
The museum's new exhibition features several Dutch still life works from the 17th century.

Synonyms: nature morte

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still life (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌstɪl ˈlaɪf/

Definition

A painting or drawing of inanimate objects, such as fruit, flowers, or household items, arranged in a specific way.

Examples

She spent the entire afternoon painting a still life of her grandmother's antique tea set.
The museum's new exhibition features several Dutch still life works from the 17th century.
He prefers the quiet challenge of a still life over the complexity of portraiture.

Synonyms of still life

Words with a similar meaning to still life:

nature morte

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