Meanings
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1
noun
The way someone or something is described or represented.
The film's portrayal of village life felt warm and honest.
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2
noun
An actor's performance of a particular character.
Her portrayal of the grieving mother won several awards.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Word family
Forms
portrayals
Derived forms
misportrayalnonportrayal
Etymology
From portray + -al.