rockwell
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Norman Rockwell: An American illustrator and painter famous for creating highly detailed, realistic, and often sentimental or idealized depictions of everyday American life, particularly for magazine covers.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
Advanced Usage
- "Rockwellian" (adjective): Describing a scene, quality, or style reminiscent of Norman Rockwell's artwork, often implying wholesome, idealized, or nostalgically American themes.
Variants and Related Words
- Rockwellian (adj.): Pertaining to or characteristic of Norman Rockwell or his style.
Synonyms
- Illustrator
- Painter
- Artist
Notes on Meaning
This word almost exclusively refers to the specific individual, Norman Rockwell. It is not commonly used as a general term. In very rare technical contexts unrelated to the artist, "Rockwell" can refer to a surname or the Rockwell hardness test, but the primary and overwhelming association is with the illustrator.
Noun
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United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
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