noun
portrayal
pawr-TRAY-uhl
noun
1
The way someone or something is represented or depicted, especially in a performance or artwork.
"Critics praised her portrayal of the grieving mother."
"The film's portrayal of the war was criticized as too sanitized."
How to Use Portrayal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow a character, event, or subject is shown or described.
Common pairings
a portrayal of
accurate portrayal
sensitive portrayal
Word Forms
portrayals plural
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Etymology
From "portray" plus the suffix "-al."