Definition of portrayal
1 : the act or process or an instance of portraying : representation
2 : portrait
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Examples of portrayal in a Sentence
his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness
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First Known Use of portrayal
1843
PORTRAYAL Defined for English Language Learners
portrayal
playDefinition of portrayal for English Language Learners
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: the act of showing or describing someone or something especially in a painting, book, etc.
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: the way in which an actor plays a character
PORTRAYAL Defined for Kids
portrayal
playDefinition of portrayal for Students
: the act or result of showing in a portrait or describing in words or images The movie is an accurate portrayal of her life.
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