Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Outlines.
Outlines - as a noun
The line that appears to bound an object
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lineation9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstract12precis10synopsis13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sum-upsummary14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Outlines - as a verb
Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
Example: "Sketch the outline of the book"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adumbrate14sketch15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depict11describe13draw8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Draw up an outline or sketch for something
Example: "Draft a speech"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draft9Trace the shape of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineate10limn6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She drew the outlines of the objects in the still life before filling them in with color."
"The painter used thin brush strokes to create the outlines of the landscape."
"The teacher distributed outlines of the lesson to help students take notes."
"He designed a new font that had unique outlines for each character."
"The detective tried to follow the faint outlines of footprints left in the muddy ground."
Word Game Points
Is OUTLINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, outlines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OUTLINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is OUTLINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outlines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOUTLINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is OUTLINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, outlines is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOUTLINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
