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Portrayal

Verb / pɔ:ˈrtreɪʌl / Another word for portrayal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of depicting or representing something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

portraying characterization depicting enactment depiction portrait delineation personation portraiture representation depiction picture image portraying rendition interpretation illustration exhibition performance presentation expression characterization delineation sketch drawing painting portrait likeness imitation

Synonyms by register

Formal

representation depiction characterization rendering

Informal

show picture take

Literary

limning delineation

Antonyms

misrepresentation distortion concealment obscurity suppression

Common collocations

  • accurate portrayal
  • vivid portrayal
  • sensitive portrayal
  • portrayal of characters
  • portrayal of events
  • portrayal of life
  • portrayal of a role

Word family

noun portrayal
verb portray
adjective portrayable

Usage note

Portrayal refers to the act of representing or describing someone or something. It is often used in the context of acting, art, or literature.

Example sentences

  1. The portrayal of the character in the movie was very convincing.
  2. Her portrayal of the queen in the play was brilliant.
  3. The artist's portrayal of the mountains was stunning.
  4. The book's portrayal of the future was depressing.
  5. The actor's portrayal of the villain was chilling.

Quotes

  • Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. - Pablo Picasso
  • The purpose of art is to make the invisible visible. - Paul Klee
  • The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. - Aristotle

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