'Portrayal' definitions:

Definition of 'portrayal'

From: WordNet
noun
A word picture of a person's appearance and character [syn: portrayal, portraiture, portrait]
noun
Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture [syn: portrayal, characterization, enactment, personation]
noun
A representation by picture or portraiture [syn: depicting, depiction, portraying, portrayal]
noun
Any likeness of a person, in any medium; "the photographer made excellent portraits" [syn: portrait, portrayal]
noun
Representation by drawing or painting etc [syn: depiction, delineation, portrayal]

Definition of 'Portrayal'

From: GCIDE
  • Portrayal \Por*tray"al\, n. The act or process of portraying; description; delineation. [1913 Webster]

Words containing 'Portrayal'