Vignette
/vɪnˈjɛt/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Vignette
noun
- A running ornament consisting of leaves and tendrils, used in Gothic architecture.
- A decorative design, originally representing vine branches or tendrils, at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book, or in a similar position.
- (by extension) Any small borderless picture in a book, especially an engraving, photograph, or the like, which vanishes gradually at the edge.
- (by extension) A short story or anecdote that presents a scene or tableau, or paints a picture.
- The central pictorial image on a postage stamp.
Anagrams of Vignette
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
v4
i1
g2
n1
e1
t1
t1
e1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Vignette
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Vignette"
Vignette is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Vignette" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "vignette" is a medium-scoring word.