portrayal

noun
UK: /pɔːˈtreɪəl/
US: /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/

  1. The way someone or something is shown or described.

    1. The movie's portrayal of love was beautiful.
    2. His portrayal of the character was nuanced, showing both strength and vulnerability.

  2. A picture, drawing, or other visual representation.

    1. The gallery displayed a striking portrayal of the queen.
    2. The artist's portrayal of the cityscape captured the energy of urban life.

Synonyms

representation description image interpretation depiction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "portrayal" in English means: The way someone or something is shown or described., A picture, drawing, or other visual representation..

The phonetic transcription of "portrayal" is /pɔːˈtreɪəl/ in British English and /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "portrayal": representation, description, image, interpretation, depiction.

Example usage of "portrayal": "The movie's portrayal of love was beautiful.". More examples on the page.