Golden Lion Word Search

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A free Golden Lion word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.

Words to find: GOLDEN, LION, VENICE, FILM, FESTIVAL, JURY, DIRECTOR, SCREENPLAY, ACTOR, ACTRESS, CINEMATOGRAPHY, EDITING.

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Golden Lion word list, defined

GOLDEN /ˈɡɒldən/ · adjective
Having a bright yellow color, like gold; extremely good or excellent. Related: golden, gilded, aurous, brassy.
LION /liːɒn/ · noun
A large carnivorous feline mammal with a short, tawny or golden coat and a long mane in the male, native to Africa and India. It is known for its powerful roar and regal appearance. Related: tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar.
FILM /fɪlm/ · noun, verb
A series of moving images, typically with sound, recorded on film or tape, or a motion picture. Related: movie, picture, cinema, reel.
FESTIVAL /ˈfɛstɪvəl/ · noun
A special event or celebration, typically lasting for a few days, often held to commemorate a particular occasion or to celebrate a particular theme. Related: celebration, event, party, gathering.
JURY /ˈdʒʊəri/ · noun
A group of people chosen to hear evidence and decide on the guilt or innocence of someone in a court of law. A group of people who are chosen to decide on the quality of something. Related: panel, court, tribunal, assembly.
DIRECTOR /dɪˈrektər/ · noun
A person who directs or supervises a film, play, or other performance. A person who is in charge of a company or organization. Related: manager, supervisor, head, chief.
SCREENPLAY /skriːnpleɪ/ · noun
A written document that outlines the plot, characters, and dialogue of a film, television show, or play. Related: script, scenario, dramatis personae, plot outline.
ACTOR /æk.tɔː/ · noun
A person who performs in a play, film, or television show, typically by speaking and acting out a written script. An actor may also refer to a person who pretends to be someone else, often for entertainment or dramatic effect. Related: performer, player, thespian, dramatist.
ACTRESS /æktres/ · noun
A female actor, especially one who plays a leading role in a play, film, or television show. Related: actress, actress, performer, theatricalist.
CINEMATOGRAPHY /ˌsɪnɪməˈtɒɡrəfi/ · noun
The art or technique of motion-picture photography, including the selection of camera angles, lighting, and movement, and the use of camera movements and other techniques to create a visual style. Related: photography, filmmaking, movie making, motion picture production.
EDITING /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ · noun, verb
The act of revising or rewriting written content to improve its clarity, coherence, and overall quality. The process of making changes to a text, image, or video to correct errors, improve appearance, or enhance meaning. Related: revision, reworking, proofreading, revision.

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