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English noun: portrait

1. portrait (communication) a word picture of a person's appearance and character


Synonymsportraiture, portrayal


Broader (hypernym)characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, picture, word picture, word-painting

2. portrait (artifact) any likeness of a person, in any medium


SamplesThe photographer made excellent portraits.


Synonymsportrayal


Broader (hypernym)likeness, semblance


Narrower (hyponym)half-length, self-portrait









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