Portrayal Synonyms

pôr-trāəl
The act or process of describing in lifelike imagery
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. delineation
  2. depiction
  3. portrait
  4. description
  5. portraiture
  6. expression
  7. representation
Representation by drawing or painting etc
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. depiction
  2. replica
  3. depicting
  4. likeness
  5. delineation
  6. portraying
Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. characterization
  2. enactment
  3. personation

Words Related to Portrayal

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Portrayal Sentence Examples

  • It was a poignant portrayal of the effects of a war that touched every aspect of society.

  • One legendary piece is Sailor Jerry's portrayal of a ship at sea with the word "Homeward" beneath it accompanied by splashes of vibrant red in the background as though devotion and fury fueled the ship's progress.

  • Back to top Herbert Pocket Herbert, like Biddy, is somewhat idealized in Dickens ' portrayal.

  • His portrayal of the introverted loner Jim Stark in that film quickly created a new star.

  • The author argued that the portrayal of this state as the source of German aggressive militarism was a caricature.

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