Portrait (Noun)
Meaning 1
A word picture of a person's appearance and character.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her portrait, painted by a local artist, captured the essence of her fiery personality and striking features.
- The writer's vivid portrayal of the politician's character was a scathing portrait that left many readers aghast.
- He was a true Renaissance man, and his portrait, complete with powdered wig and haughty expression, hung proudly in the museum's gallery.
- The celebrity's portrait, snapped by a photographer on the red carpet, appeared on the cover of every major gossip magazine.
- In her eyes, the way she dressed, and even the way she walked, a complete portrait of a determined and fiercely independent woman emerged.