picture-book
1 of 2adjective
pic·ture-book ˈpik-chər-ˌbu̇k 
: suitable for or suggestive of a picture book: such as
a
: picturesque
b
: picture-perfect
picture book
2 of 2noun
: a book that consists wholly or chiefly of pictures
Synonyms
Adjective
- absolute
- faultless
- flawless
- ideal
- immaculate
- impeccable
- indefectible
- irreproachable
- letter-perfect
- perfect
- picture-perfect
- seamless
- unblemished
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 All Aboard the Potty Train, a rhyming picture book for preschoolers. courant.com, 24 Mar. 2022 Marcy Campbell's picture book depicts how the nurturing spirit of a family turns their love for each other into a veritable forest over the generations. Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 28 July 2022 One picture book tells the story of a boy who gets teased at school for wanting to wear jewelry and nail polish, but finds acceptance from his family. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2022 But any picture book that balances creepy with cute will be a best-seller for your kiddos. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 8 July 2022 While the picture book of the same name is quiet and muted, this movie is hilariously antic. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 Portland artist Kate Berube provides the gentle, winsome illustrations for this picture book from children’s author Mac Barnett about doing your own thing, proudly and without feeling any need to explain. oregonlive, 21 May 2022 The film-turned-franchise is loosely based on the 1990 fantasy picture book of the same name by William Steig. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 See More
Noun
In an interview this week with SiriusXM radio host Jess Cagle, the actor and the musician discussed the picture book — as well as her secret wedding. Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 All Aboard the Potty Train, a rhyming picture book for preschoolers. courant.com, 24 Mar. 2022 Marcy Campbell's picture book depicts how the nurturing spirit of a family turns their love for each other into a veritable forest over the generations. Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 28 July 2022 One picture book tells the story of a boy who gets teased at school for wanting to wear jewelry and nail polish, but finds acceptance from his family. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2022 But any picture book that balances creepy with cute will be a best-seller for your kiddos. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 8 July 2022 While the picture book of the same name is quiet and muted, this movie is hilariously antic. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 Portland artist Kate Berube provides the gentle, winsome illustrations for this picture book from children’s author Mac Barnett about doing your own thing, proudly and without feeling any need to explain. oregonlive, 21 May 2022 The film-turned-franchise is loosely based on the 1990 fantasy picture book of the same name by William Steig. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1922, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1699, in the meaning defined above
picture-book 1 of 2
adjective
as in ideal
being entirely without fault or flaw the players gave a picture-book performance that will go down in the annals of football as one of the all-time great games Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- ideal
- perfect
- flawless
- excellent
- prime
- superb
- immaculate
- classic
- picture-perfect
- terrific
- unblemished
- faultless
- great
- irreproachable
- absolute
- seamless
- polished
- perfected
- letter-perfect
- exceptional
- marvelous
- impeccable
- masterly
- superlative
- entire
- grand
- marvellous
- expert
- fine
- whole
- indefectible
- special
- superior
- fabulous
- dandy
- consummate
- top
- complete
- completed
- finished
- intact
- first-rate
- unmarred
- unspoiled
- unsurpassed
- first-class
- fancy
- top-notch
- uninjured
- mint
- unerring
- accurate
- unimpaired
- bulletproof
- unbruised
- precise
- airtight
- exact
- undamaged
- infallible
- correct
- high-grade
- unfailing
- inerrant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- imperfect
- faulty
- incomplete
- defective
- bad
- flawed
- amiss
- unfinished
- inadequate
- wanting
- deficient
- insufficient
- unpolished
- misshapen
- reproachable
- spoiled
- wretched
- censurable
- broken
- injured
- malformed
- fallible
- execrable
- blighted
- wrong
- impaired
- damaged
- atrocious
- inaccurate
- inexact
- disfigured
- marred
- imprecise
- blemished
- incorrect
- defaced
- vitiated
picture book
2 of 2noun
as in album
Synonyms & Similar Words
- album
- anthology
- text
- chapbook
- novel
- casebook
- almanac
- pocket book
- textbook
- pulp
- novelette
- monograph
- omnibus
- trade book
- treatise
- catalog
- primer
- trade edition
- dictionary
- encyclopedia
- manual
- handbook
- guidebook
- cyclopedia
- pocket edition
- tract
- catalogue
- folio
- cyclopaedia
- quarto
- paperback
- hardcover
- hardback
- softcover
- paperbound
- how-to
- paper
- book
- tome
- softback
- volume