CEFR B2

portrayal

noun

Meaning

The way in which someone or something is represented or described, especially in a work of art or literature.

Examples

Her accurate portrayal of the queen earned her an Academy Award.
The media's portrayal of the incident was heavily criticized for being biased.

Synonyms: depiction, representation, rendering, interpretation

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portrayal (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/

Definition

The way in which someone or something is represented or described, especially in a work of art or literature.

Examples

Her accurate portrayal of the queen earned her an Academy Award.
The media's portrayal of the incident was heavily criticized for being biased.
Artists often use color and light to create a vivid portrayal of emotion.

How to Use portrayal

portrayal of something (prepositional phrase): The way something is represented. — "His portrayal of the villain was chillingly effective."

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