Nicolas Poussin Word Search
Free Nicolas Poussin word search. We picked 12 themed words — famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: BAROQUE, CLASSICISM, SABINE, GERMANICUS, ASHDOD, PLAGUE, SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER, ARCADIA, GALATEA.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Nicolas Poussin word list, defined
- BAROQUE /bəˈroʊk/ · adjective
- Excessively ornate or elaborate in style, especially in architecture and the arts. Characterized by highly ornamented and complex designs. Related: ornate, elaborate, opulent, luxuriant.
- CLASSICISM /klæsˈsɪsɪzəm/ · noun
- A movement in the arts and literature that emphasizes order, proportion, and balance, often based on classical models. A style or approach that is characterized by simplicity, clarity, and a sense of timelessness. Related: traditionalism, conservatism, classic, timeless.
- SABINE /səˈbiːn/ · adjective
- Of or relating to the Sabine people, an ancient Italic tribe. The term can also refer to something related to or characteristic of the Sabine region or culture. Related: Italic, ancient, tribal.
- PLAGUE /plæɡ/ · noun, verb
- A widespread disease, especially one that is infectious and often fatal. To afflict or torment severely. Related: epidemic, pandemic, outbreak, infection.
- SPRING /sprɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A season of the year between winter and summer, typically characterized by mild weather and the blooming of flowers. To move or cause to move upward or outward, as by a sudden release of energy. Related: summer, autumn, season, period.
- SUMMER /ˈsʌmər/ · noun
- The warmest season of the year, typically lasting from June to August in the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by long days, warm temperatures, and often dry conditions. The period of the year when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Related: vacation, holiday, season, heat.
- AUTUMN /ɔːtəm/ · noun
- The season of the year between summer and winter, typically characterized by a decrease in temperature and the shedding of leaves from trees. Related: fall, harvest, autumnal, season.
- WINTER /ˈwɪntər/ · noun
- The coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere, and from June to August in the Southern Hemisphere. A period of cold weather, especially one that is prolonged. Related: cold, frost, ice, snow.
- ARCADIA /ɑːrˈkeɪdiə/ · noun
- A vision of a peaceful and idyllic rural life, especially in ancient Greece. A place of beauty and tranquility. Related: paradise, utopia, eden, haven.
- GALATEA /ˈɡælətiːə/ · noun
- In Greek mythology, Galatea was a sea-nymph loved by Pygmalion. In modern usage, Galatea refers to a person or thing that is idealized or fantasized about. Related: idol, icon, ideal, darling.
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