portrayal
intermediateB1/pɔːrˈtreɪəl/ · por-tray-al
The act of depicting or representing someone or something, especially in art or literature.
Meanings
The act of depicting or representing someone or something, especially in art or literature.
کسی شخص یا شے کی تصویر کشی یا نمائندگی کرنا، خاص طور پر فن یا ادب میں۔
تصویر کشی
tasveer kashi
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- artistic portrayal
- realistic portrayal
- dramatic portrayal
Example Sentences
The portrayal of the character in the novel was exceptionally vivid.
ناول میں کردار کی تصویر کشی بہت واضح تھی۔
Novel mein kirdar ki tasveer kashi bohat waaz thi.
Her portrayal of the historical figure received critical acclaim.
تاریخی شخصیت کی تصویر کشی نے تنقیدی تعریف حاصل کی۔
Tareekhi shakhsiyat ki tasveer kashi ne tanqeedi tareef hasil ki.
In art, a good portrayal can convey deep emotions.
فن میں، اچھی تصویر کشی گہرے جذبات کو منتقل کر سکتی ہے۔
Fun mein, achi tasveer kashi gehre jazbat ko muntqil kar sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Portrayal can be remembered as 'Picture your tale.'
Imagine a canvas with a vivid scene painted to tell a story.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک کردار کی تصویر کشی اپنی حقیقت رکھتی ہے۔
Har aik kirdar ki tasveer kashi apni haqeeqat rakhti hai.
Every character's portrayal holds its own reality.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جیسے چہرے ویسے کردار
Jaise chehre waise kirdar
As the face, so the character.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "portraire" — to draw or depict
First known use: 16th century
The term 'portrayal' has evolved from the Old French word 'portraire,' which meant to depict or draw. It has been used in English since the late 16th century.