DEPICTION
Scrabble letter values: D2E1P3I1C3T1I1O1N1 = 14
Definition
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description. — synonyms: word_picture, word-painting, delineation, picture, characterization, characterisation
- noun a representation by picture or portraiture. — synonyms: depicting, portraying, portrayal
- noun a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects. — synonyms: delineation, limning, line_drawing
- noun representation by drawing or painting etc. — synonyms: delineation, portrayal
Examples
- “too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures”
- “the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland”
- “the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters”