portrayal

/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a word picture of a person's appearance and character
2. acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
3. a representation by picture or portraiture
4. any likeness of a person, in any medium
   “the photographer made excellent portraits”
5. representation by drawing or painting etc

Synonyms for portrayal

• portraiture
• portrait
• characterization
• enactment
• personation
• depicting
• depiction
• portraying
• delineation

Words that rhyme with portrayal

• betrayal
• bayul
• gemayel