Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
Major features or key points; outline.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, plural, plural-only
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noun
Developments, movements, or descriptions presented in a bold or sweeping manner, without intricacy, adornment, or subtlety.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially, idiomatic, plural, plural-only
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History
An allusion to a manner of painting.
