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View synonyms for trompe l'oeil
trompe l'oeil
[ French trawnp lœ-yuh; English trawmp ley, loi ]
noun
- visual deception, especially in paintings, in which objects are rendered in extremely fine detail emphasizing the illusion of tactile and spatial qualities.
- a painting, mural, or panel of wallpaper designed to create such an effect.
trompe l'oeil
/ trɔ̃p lœj /
noun
- a painting or decoration giving a convincing illusion of reality
- an effect of this kind
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trompe l'oeil1
1895–1900; < French: literally, (it) fools the eye
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trompe l'oeil1
from French, literally: deception of the eye
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