Definition: any likeness of a person, in any medium
Usage: the photographer made excellent portraits
Similar words: likeness, semblance
Definition: picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
Synonyms: portrait, portraiture, portrayal
Definition: a word picture of a person's appearance and character
Similar words: characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, word picture, word-painting, picture
Definition: a graphic or vivid verbal description
Usage: too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures; the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland; the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters