English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

mural

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mural, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A large picture painted directly onto a wall or ceiling.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

wall painting

How to use mural

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

paint a mural wall mural mural artist

Etymology

From French mural, from Latin muralis, from murus ("wall").

Full origin of mural →

Frequently asked questions

What does “mural” mean?

The word “mural” means a large picture painted directly onto a wall or ceiling. In plain terms, wall art — a painting made directly on a wall rather than on canvas.

How do you pronounce “mural”?

“Mural” is pronounced MYOOR-ruhl (/ˈmjʊɹəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “mural” in a sentence?

Here is “mural” used in a sentence: “The artist spent a month painting a mural on the side of the school.”

What part of speech is “mural”?

Depending on how it is used, “mural” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “mural” come from?

The word “mural” comes from Latin. From French mural, from Latin muralis, from murus ("wall").

Is “mural” a common word?

“Mural” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “mural” have?

“Mural” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large picture painted directly onto a wall or ceiling.

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of mural
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.