portrait

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/ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.
An accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.“The author painted a good portrait of urban life in New York in his latest book.”
A print orientation where the vertical sides are longer than the horizontal sides.

verb

To portray; to draw.

adjective

Representing the actual features of an individual; not ideal.“a portrait bust; a portrait statue”

Related words

Synonyms

portraiture portrayal picture drawing sketch painting photo profiling img gallery image profile photograph depiction effigy vertically

Antonyms

landscape profile

Associated

painter obverse bust engraved painted engraving hung photographer exhibited

Rhymes

self-portrait court writ

References