portrayal Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a word picture of a person's appearance and character
   portraiture; portrait.
   
2. noun acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
   enactment; personation; characterization.
   
3. noun a representation by picture or portraiture
   depiction; depicting; portraying.
   
4. noun any likeness of a person, in any medium
   portrait.
   
   • the photographer made excellent portraits
5. noun representation by drawing or painting etc
   depiction; delineation.
   

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