Definition

A person who creates the drawings and outlines for comic books, often developing the story and characters as well.

Example

The penciler worked late into the night to finish the comic book pages.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new penciler working on that comic series?

Yeah, I think their style is really unique and fresh!

I can’t wait to see how they develop the characters.

Same here! It’s always exciting to follow a new penciler.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Penciler → It is formed from "pencil" (from Old French *pincel*, meaning small paintbrush or pencil) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A penciler is a person who uses a pencil, typically for drawing or writing.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pencil' as a tool for writing or drawing, and the '-er' indicates a person who uses that tool. So, a penciler is someone who uses a pencil.

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