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semiabstract

semiabstract

1 7.7
Partly not realistic art that shows shapes like people or animals
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛmiˈæbstrækt/
: semiabstracto
  • The gallery featured several semiabstract paintings that combined geometric shapes with human figures.

Examples

  • Her sculpture is semiabstract, blending recognizable animal forms with imaginative, distorted lines.

  • Critics praised the artist’s semiabstract approach, which made the landscape both familiar and mysterious.

  • The painting is semiabstract but still conveys a strong message.

  • I love semiabstract art for its unique style.

  • The artist created a stunning semiabstract painting that captures the essence of the landscape without showing every detail.

  • In her latest exhibit, she displayed semiabstract sculptures that convey emotion through recognizable yet distorted shapes.

  • His semiabstract artwork features bold strokes and colors, giving viewers a sense of movement while leaving interpretation open.

Antonyms

realistic
84 4.1

Showing things as they are in real life

How Abstract

abstract
55 7.1
semiabstract
1 7.7
stylized
17 5.9

Surface Forms

semiabstract positive
semiabstracter comparative
semiabstractest superlative

Morphology

semiabstract = abstract (transparent) = semi + abstract

The word is directly formed from the prefix 'semi-' plus 'abstract', with the meaning 'partly abstract' following the usual English pattern.

Etymology

Semiabstract combines semi- meaning 'half' or 'partly' and abstract meaning 'not fully real or detailed', as in semicircle or semi-final. So, semiabstract art is partly abstract and partly shows real, recognizable shapes.