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обрисо́вывать — meaning in English

obrisovyvat

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English meaning

depict verb To show or represent something through a picture, description, or performance.
outline noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.

Senses

обрисо́вывать is used for these senses in English:

depict To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means. [from early 15th c.]

outline — full definition

noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
noun A summary that lays out the main points of something, such as a plan or piece of writing.
verb To describe the main points of something, or to draw its boundary.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

изобража́ть изобрази́ть обрисова́ть опи́сывать описа́ть набро́сок ко́нтур очерта́ние оче́рчивать очерти́ть