Synonyms: portraiture
Definition: the activity of making portraits
Similar words: portrayal, delineation, depiction
Definition: representation by drawing or painting etc
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