Definition

Relating to a style of painting or art that uses small dots of color to create an image, or describing something that is very detailed and made up of many small parts.

Example

The artist's pointillistic technique created a vibrant and textured landscape.

Conversation

Have you seen that new art exhibit downtown?

Yeah, I went last weekend! The pointillistic paintings were amazing.

I loved how they used so many tiny dots to create depth.

Exactly! It's fascinating how something so detailed can come from such small parts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pointillistic → It is derived from "point" (from Old French *point*, meaning a dot or mark) and "-istic" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The term "pointillistic" refers to a style of painting characterized by the use of small dots or points of color.

Memory Tip

Think of small 'dots' ('point') that create a larger image, and the '-istic' shows that it's a style related to those dots.

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