American English pronunciation
How to pronounce portrayal
IPA transcription: [pɔɹt'ɹeɪəl]
Pronunciation variants: [pɔɹt'ɹeɪəl][pɚt'ɹeɪəl]
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Noun
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a word picture of a person's appearance and character
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any likeness of a person, in any medium
“the photographer made excellent portraits”
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acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
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a representation by picture or portraiture
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representation by drawing or painting etc
Usage examples
- The North Korean government disliked the portrayal of their state as brutal and war-hungry.
- The party opposes negative portrayals of rural people by the Greens.
- Many of his works contained unflattering portrayals of his profession.
- Payne delivers an impressive portrayal of an unrelenting outsider who cracks the ring.
- He is also known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Bookman, Library Cop on "Seinfeld".
- Ghalib must be the only poet who had biggest number of Stage portrayals.
- Karlen won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Harvey Lacey.
- He is known for his portrayal of the title character in "Lucan".
- It is notable for its frank portrayal of racism on both sides.
- James Woods won an Emmy for his portrayal of Wilson.