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Portraiture (Noun)

Meaning 1

A word picture of a person's appearance and character.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Portrayal
  • Portrait

Hypernyms

  • Characterisation
  • Depiction
  • Characterization
  • Word Picture
  • Picture
  • Delineation

Related Words

  • Portray (verb)

Meaning 2

The activity of making portraits.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • She admired his skill in portraiture, able to capture her likeness on canvas with remarkable accuracy.
  • As a young artist, he struggled to make a name for himself in the competitive world of portraiture.
  • The gallery exhibition featured an impressive collection of historical and contemporary works, showcasing the art of portraiture.
  • Portraiture requires not only technical skill, but also an ability to capture the subtleties of personality and character.
  • He developed an interest in portraiture while working under a master painter in the artist's atelier.

Hypernyms

  • Portrayal
  • Delineation

Related Words

  • Portray (verb)
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