Definitions

1. noun

A small, ornamental picture or design, often in a decorative border, used to illustrate a book or other printed matter.

“The interior designer used a vignette of a French garden on the wallpaper to create a romantic atmosphere.”

2. noun

A brief, often romantic or sentimental description of a place, person, or event.

“The travel writer wrote a beautiful vignette about the sunset on the beach.”

3. noun

A short, cinematic scene, often used in film or theater to set a mood or atmosphere.

“The director used a vignette of a deserted street at night to create a sense of foreboding.”

4. verb

To describe or depict something in a brief, romantic, or sentimental way.

“The writer chose to vignette the character’s backstory in the novel.”