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Descriptions

Verb / dɪˈskrɪpʃʌnz / Another word for descriptions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A statement or account that describes something

Synonyms & similar words

description verbaldescription explanation account report narration depiction portrait sketch story history chronicle commentary analysis interpretation outline brief summary synopsis abstract overview recital

Synonyms by register

Formal

accounts portrayals characterizations depictions

Informal

tales stories rundowns recaps

Literary

narratives chronicles portraits

Antonyms

vague generalities summaries outlines abbreviations negations

Common collocations

  • detailed descriptions
  • vivid descriptions
  • written descriptions
  • brief descriptions
  • clear descriptions
  • accurate descriptions
  • physical descriptions
  • technical descriptions

Word family

noun description
verb describe
adjective descriptive
adverb descriptively

Usage note

The word 'descriptions' is the plural form of 'description'. Ensure you are using the correct singular or plural form based on context.

Example sentences

  1. I read the descriptions of the animals in the encyclopedia.
  2. The real estate agent gave a detailed description of the house.
  3. The artist's painting was a beautiful description of the landscape.
  4. The teacher asked the students to write a description of their favorite place.
  5. The job description was posted on the company's website.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but a good description is priceless.
  • A good writer is supposed to be able to give a reader a true description of the world.
  • The description of the proud man is just the opposite of the description of the humble man.

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