portrait

noun
UK: /ˈpɔː.treɪt/
US: /ˈpɔːr.treɪt/

  1. A painting, drawing, photograph, or sculpture of a person or animal, usually showing the face.

    1. She drew a portrait of her cat.
    2. The museum has a stunning portrait of Queen Elizabeth I on display for all visitors.

  2. A detailed description of someone or something.

    1. The book paints a vivid portrait of the war.
    2. Her speech provided a nuanced portrait of the challenges facing the community, full of hard truths.

Synonyms

likeness sketch image drawing representation painting depiction
portrait transitive-verb

  1. To make a portrait of someone or something.

    1. The artist wants to portrait her.
    2. The documentary portraits the lives of refugees with sensitivity and respect during the presentation.

  2. To describe someone or something in a particular way, often in writing.

    1. The media often portraits him as a villain.
    2. The novel portraits the protagonist as a complex and morally ambiguous character to engage readers.
portrait adjective

  1. Being in an upright format, taller than it is wide (used for photos, documents, etc.).

    1. I need a portrait photo for my ID.
    2. The document should be printed in portrait orientation, not landscape, for legibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "portrait" in English means: A painting, drawing, photograph, or sculpture of a person or animal, usually showing the face., A detailed description of someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "portrait" is /ˈpɔː.treɪt/ in British English and /ˈpɔːr.treɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "portrait": likeness, sketch, image, drawing, representation, painting, depiction.

Example usage of "portrait": "She drew a portrait of her cat.". More examples on the page.