Basic Details
Word: Painter
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who creates pictures using paint.
Synonyms: Artist, illustrator, colourist
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Paint the town red: To go out and have fun in a lively way. Example: "After finishing their exams, they decided to paint the town red to celebrate."
- Put on a brave face: To show confidence and happiness when feeling sad or worried. Example: "Even though he felt nervous about the performance, he managed to put on a brave face."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The painter used bright colours to make the landscape come to life on the canvas.
Example 2: She dreams of becoming a famous painter like Van Gogh one day.
Example 3: The local museum is displaying works by a talented painter from our town.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world's most expensive painting, "Salvator Mundi," was created by Leonardo da Vinci and sold for over $450 million in 2017? This highlights just how valuable and revered painters can be throughout history.
Famous Quote
"Every artist was first an amateur." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "painter" mean?
a) A writer of poems
b) A person who creates pictures using paint
c) A type of flower
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A person who creates pictures using paint
2. Which of these is a synonym of "painter"?
a) Dancer
b) Artist
c) Musician
d) Writer
Answer: b) Artist
3. Which sentence uses "painter" correctly?
a) The painter sang beautifully at the concert.
b) The painter painted a lovely portrait of her grandmother.
c) The painter played football in the field.
d) The painter baked a cake for the party.
Answer: b) The painter painted a lovely portrait of her grandmother.
4. Which idiom relates to having a good time?
a) Paint the town red
b) Put on a brave face
c) Kill two birds with one stone
d) A picture paints a thousand words
Answer: a) Paint the town red
5. What is the opposite of "painter"?
a) N/A
b) Sculptor
c) Musician
d) Author
Answer: a) N/A
