aquarellist
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/ˌæk.wəˈrɛl.ɪst/
painter of watercolors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aquarellist' originates from French, specifically the word 'aquarelliste', where 'aquarelle' meant 'watercolor' and the suffix '-iste' meant 'one who practices'.
Historical Evolution
'aquarellist' changed from the French word 'aquarelliste' and was adopted into English as 'aquarellist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a painter of watercolors', and over time it has retained this meaning as 'a painter who paints in watercolor'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a painter who paints in watercolor; a watercolorist.
She established herself as an aquarellist, exhibiting delicate landscapes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/29 14:58