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Painterly

Like a painter's work.

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Similar meaning 8

Aesthetic 84% connected

Alt. of Aesthetical

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Aesthetic 84% connected

Alt. of Aesthetical

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Aesthetical 84% connected

Of or Pertaining to aesthetics; versed in aesthetics; as, aesthetic studies, emotions, ideas, persons, etc.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Aesthetical 84% connected

Of or Pertaining to aesthetics; versed in aesthetics; as, aesthetic studies, emotions, ideas, persons, etc.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Esthetic 84% connected

Alt. of Esthetics

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Esthetic 84% connected

Alt. of Esthetics

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Esthetical 84% connected

Alt. of Esthetics

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Esthetical 84% connected

Alt. of Esthetics

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Painter 74% connected

A rope at the bow of a boat, used to fasten it to anything.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Painter 74% connected

A rope at the bow of a boat, used to fasten it to anything.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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