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dali

/ˈdɑːli/
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noun

Simple Meaning

the name of a famous Spanish artist known for strange and dreamlike paintings.

When to Use

πŸ“šAcademic WritingπŸ“°News & Media
Upper Intermediate β€” fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

β€œHave you ever seen a painting by Salvador Dali?”

β€œThat melting clock is a classic Dali image.”

β–ΆFull Definition

Salvador DalΓ­, a Spanish surrealist painter known for his bizarre and dreamlike imagery.

β€œThe melting clocks in DalΓ­'s painting 'The Persistence of Memory' are iconic symbols of surrealism.”

Related Words

Synonyms:
artistpainter
Word Family:
DaliDaliesque