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portrayal

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɔɹˈtɹeɪəɫ// UK //pɔːtɹˈeɪəl// por·tray·al

n. the way a person or thing is shown or described in a book, film, or news story.

n. the representation of a person, character, or subject in literature, art, or media.


SIMPLE

The film offers a realistic portrayal of daily life.

CONTEXTUAL

Critics praised the actor's nuanced portrayal of the troubled hero.

COMPLEX

Her memoir provides a candid portrayal of the political climate during the election year.

Synonyms
Origin

From portray + -al.

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