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depicting

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈpɪktɪŋ// UK //dɪpˈɪktɪŋ// de·pict·ing

adj. showing or describing something in a picture, story, or other form of art.

adj. representing or portraying a subject visually or narratively.


SIMPLE

The painting depicts a quiet village scene.

CONTEXTUAL

The documentary depicts the daily struggles of factory workers.

COMPLEX

The novel depicts the social upheaval of the era with remarkable clarity and emotional depth.

Synonyms
Usage

The present participle of 'depict'; used as an adjective or in progressive verb forms.

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