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portrayal

1 of 1noun
/ˈpɔrt.reɪəl/
Forms:portrayals
1

representation by drawing or painting etc

Synonyms:
depictiondelineation
2

a representation by picture or portraiture

Synonyms:
depictiondepictingportraying
3

the act of representing or depicting a character, role, or subject through speech, actions, and gestures in a dramatic performance

  • Her portrayal of the queen was praised for its emotional depth.
  • The actor’s portrayal of the villain left the audience in awe.
  • Critics lauded his portrayal of the legendary hero in the stage play.
  • The film’s portrayal of historical events sparked intense debates.
  • The teacher complimented her portrayal of Juliet during the school play.
Synonyms:
personationcharacterizationenactment
4

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

Synonyms:
portraitureportrait
5

any likeness of a person, in any medium

Synonyms:
portrait