ekphrasis Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a literary description of or commentary on a visual work of art Example Sentence Samantha had to provide an ekphrasis with her project. Spelled with a K. Synonyms ecphrasis; description of visual art; commentary on visual art Antonyms silence Hear It! Say It! Write It! ekphrasis Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: