English Explanatory Dictionary

portrayal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of portraying.
  2. The result of portraying; a representation, description, or portrait.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-portrayal.wav

Word forms

portrayal portrayals

Etymology

From portray + -al.

Derived words

misportrayal nonportrayal
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