word
impasto
im-PASS-toh
ɪmˈpæstoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
impasto
Dictionary meaning
Paint applied so thickly that it stands out in relief from the surface.
History and origin
Italian impastare, meaning 'to paste'.
Examples
- Van Gogh used impasto to give the wheat field visible movement.
Common mispronunciations
im-PAH-stoh
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