PICTORIAL Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

pik-ˈtȯr-ē-əl

Definition of pictorial

as in graphic

consisting of or relating to pictures that photojournalist is planning to do a primarily pictorial report on the famine in Africa

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Relevance

as in vivid

producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description she writes a very pictorial kind of poetry, using words the way a painter applies strokes of color

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Recent Examples of pictorial

Adjective

It was coined in Japan in the 1990s for small pictorial symbols used in electronic messaging. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Noun

Gibson, then 34, saw the pictorial in a classy, peekaboo way and even had a clothing budget. — Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 By 2010, the magazine was essentially family entertainment compared to the tidal wave of online smut, so a peek-a-boo pictorial of half-naked cybergals didn't seem so risqué. — Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pictorial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictorial

Adjective

The legendary graphic designer Tibor Kalman (who created Colors magazine) designed a collection of watches in the nineties that are now being reissued as they were originally produced, by M & Co Labs ($250).

— Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
The brand has grown from its original offering of signature hats and graphic tees into outerwear, denim and a full women’s range.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of graphic

Adjective

The outlines of her life were clear but the insides dark, lit up by vivid memories here and there.

— Kieran Setiya, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
Monitor Heartland Correspondent Harry Bruinius spent months on the Mother Road looking for those kinds of stories, and revealed a vivid portrait of Americans and their country.

— Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of vivid

Noun

The gold standard is the 1983 edition, which brought in Dan Marino, but also superstar receivers Mark Clayton and Anthony Carter.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Each of the birthday edition Huayras is stunning in its own way, but photos of the latest entry suggest the designer’s eponymous marque saved the best for last.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of edition

Adjective

Fortunately, plenty of new high-tech tools offer assistance, including robot guide dogs, a cane-bot (looking a bit like a small R2D2 with giant wheels), multiple types of smart glasses with descriptive audio, and even a haptic vest for blind dogs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
The descriptive names of full moons originate from various cultures and are usually based on seasonal changes, natural events, and human activities.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of descriptive

Noun

Over the summer, Leo Carlsson’s $18 million average annual value offer sheet from Philadelphia and matched by Anaheim altered the market.

— Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
One caller reported being asked for their political party on a yellow half-sheet during the sign-in process.

— Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of sheet

Adjective

Each simulation produces data on robot trajectories, contact states, and visual feedback.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Local 600 represents more than 9,000 directors of photography, visual effects supervisors, camera operators, camera assistants, loaders, utilities, still photographers, digital imaging technicians, video controllers and publicists.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of visual

Noun

The Weekly World News supermarket tabloid was published in print from 1979 to 2007.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
While chatting with the tabloid in London, Lancaster reportedly reaffirmed that her husband has no plans of stepping away from music completely.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026