portrayed

[ pawr-treyd ]

adjective

1. represented in drawing, painting, carving, or other visual image:

   The range of artistic approaches to Queen Elizabeth, the most portrayed woman in the world, make the exhibit well worth seeing.

2. graphically described in words:

   In the finely portrayed characters and vivid details of the rural setting, his novel illuminates a neglected piece of Jamaican history.

3. represented dramatically, as on the stage:

   Set in a richly portrayed society well-stocked with eccentric nobles and gossipy villagers, the series revolves around the daughter of a respected country doctor.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of portray ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·por·trayed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of portrayed¹

portray ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Centered on the life of Robbie Williams, the movie differs from many of the recent biopics as the global pop star is portrayed through motion-capture CG in the form of a monkey.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the years, she’s been portrayed as the “poor little Black girl” whose parents used her for money, the teenager who never had a childhood because she was a Nickelodeon child star.

From Los Angeles Times

Gascón and other progressives have portrayed Hochman as too close to law enforcement, questioning his ability to hold cops accountable when he’s taken in millions in campaign support from police unions.

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Alan, portrayed in a ITV drama which thrust the scandal back into the spotlight earlier this year, leads the Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance and was giving evidence to a parliamentary committee on Tuesday.

From BBC

Gardner portrayed the singer as an undecided voter.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• descriptive
• illustrated
• photographic
• visual
• vivid