Definition of portrayal in English:

portrayal

noun pɔːˈtreɪəlˌpɔrˈtreɪ(ə)l

1A depiction of someone or something in a work of art or literature; a picture.
a realistic portrayal of war
Example sentencesExamples
- Studies of the portrayal of accountants and accounting in novels, movies, humour and satire, have already commenced.
- The $25,000 award and specially designed National Portrait Gallery medal honor individual excellence in presidential service and portrayal.
- Many critics have lambasted the female characters in his plays as two-dimensional and unrealistic portrayals of subservient women.
- The exhibition also contains some satirical portrayals of the British elite, which benefited from the salve trade, for example, Sir Foster Cunliffe by Yinka Shonibare of the U. K.
- The book is an amusing and evocative portrayal of his journey and his encounters with Indian babudom and other normal Indians on the way.
- Thus, the portrayal of the story became the most important aspect.
- Best known for his controversial portrayal of the Kennedys, he had later in his career earned fame for a different subject.
- Howe, though, went on to criticize both James Baldwin and Ralph Ellison for their evasive portrayal of Negro life.
- Just as predictably, their basis for that outrage is a highly dishonest portrayal of what Forrest writes.
- This book is a powerful portrayal of today's inner-city youth.
- "Growth of the Soil" is an Old Testament-style portrayal of stolid mountain dwellers.
- The Roosevelt Myth is a devastating portrayal of FDR.
- She has created books that provide true and positive portrayals of Black historical figures, heritage, and experiences.
- By combining complementary archeological, historical and ethnographic information, the author is, nevertheless, able to give a convincing portrayal of prehispanic Philippine chiefdoms.
- The author also portrays Margaret's husband John not as the militant Protestant of some portrayals, but very supportive of his wife.
- The Greek middle classes fare not much better in Tsiolkas's simplistic, one-dimensional portrayal.
- The authors discuss Ngugi's Marxist approach as it informs his portrayal of the postcolony (elitism, class formation, corruption).
Synonyms
painting, picture, drawing, portrait, sketch, representation, depiction, study, rendering, artist's impression
representation, characterization, depiction, description, delineation, presentation, study, evocation
performance as, acting, playing, enacting, representation, interpretation
rare personation
1. 1.1 A description of someone or something in a particular way; a representation.
  the media portrayal of immigration
  Example sentencesExamples
  Corporate sinners are seen as "safe" villains because their negative portrayal will not lead to significant minority group outrage.
  Individuals and organizations like the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation have made much of the lack of positive portrayals of gays in media.
  However, I would suggest you have some misconceived conceptions about the gentility of World War II, or certainly its portrayal to the public.
  This was known as the ' Jim Crow ' system, named after earlier caricature portrayals of blacks.
  What they usually do, however, is to sterilise debate with caricatured portrayals of evil, money-obsessed capitalists.
  To be sure, the Jews in the movie (ie, pretty much everyone who ever appears on screen) receive a mostly even-handed portrayal.
  I just don't see how denying that kind of portrayal can be anything other than a moral comment on homosexuality.
  However, it is extremely rare to encounter a genuine crazy hollering his or her sickness over the rooftops - despite what popular portrayal may suggest.
  A portrayal of modern American history as one vast and unending reactionary saga would be caricature of reality.
  Other portrayals were more careful to attribute the whipping to judicial sentencing by a court, or just punishment for running away.
  The staff called Cheshire to complain because of the film's portrayal of President Bush.
  Commercial portrayals of happy couples " present a pastoral utopia in which all rivals have been ruthlessly liquidated through a type of aesthetic genocide ".
  It makes television not only good television but it makes their portrayals more honest and real.
  Made in 1969, its portrayal of the Korean war was a thinly disguised reference to the contemporaneous conflict in Vietnam.
  Stories of vengeance and realistic portrayals of contemporary life came into fashion around this time.
  I had to cast aside my objections to the portrayal of some stereotypes.
  Figure 5 is a portrayal of what we think is occurring.
  Without a doubt, Boys Don't Cry is the most devastating portrayal of violence done to women I have ever seen in a film.
  In its portrayal of human relationships, it is in a league of its own.
  Put simply, the David against Goliath scenario does not necessarily represent an accurate portrayal of the real conflict.
2. 1.2 An instance of an actor playing a part in a film or play; a performance.
  his portrayal of the title character
  Example sentencesExamples
  The film was a close portrayal of the rise and fall of the stock market gangsters and insider dealers of the time.
  Surprisingly, Paul Kaye as the erstwhile burglar Mike, give a relaxed and convincing portrayal of a working class intellectual.
  For years George Cole has delighted TV and film audiences with his portrayal of cheeky conmen.
  Brown is a wonderful actor who has to fill some big shoes, and his portrayal of Viktor is both sympathetic and touching.
  What saves the film, without doubt, is Ben Kingsley's portrayal of Fagin, which is brilliant.
  I know it isn't politically correct, but I was impressed at the convincing portrayal.
  Fans of Jude Law will not be disappointed, as his vivid portrayal of a unique character is memorable.
  The portrayal of the characters was good I thought.
  The book has been inspiration for both Cavanagh's production and Dibblee's portrayal.
  This is the best way I can praise this lady for a super portrayal.
  His portrayal of a tortured child, brutally beaten into adult villainy gives depth to what is otherwise just your average mad, evil, genius hell-bent on destroying Earth.
  Jones provides a trenchant portrayal of a boy in desperate pursuit of his dreams.
  In the title role, Campbell Scott gives a wonderfully compelling portrayal.
  Dench has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of British novelist Iris Murdoch's decline into Alzheimer's disease in the movie Iris.
  William Shatner won for his portrayal of Denny Crane in Boston Legal.
  Audiences are delighted by her portrayal of Brooks' crochety attitude.
  Cruise's cool detachment as he watches a killing that will happen really adds to the genuine feeling of his portrayal.
  But the real star was José van Dam as Hans Sach, whose singing was always impressive and his portrayal dignified.
  Michael Schultz showed less refinement in his portrayal of William.
  A little more delineation between the two sides of the character would have further advanced what was a fair portrayal.
  However, it was Hope Brown's portrayal of the serial killer Lucius that dominated the proceedings.
  He was best known for his portrayal of fatherly roles in many TV dramas.

Rhymes

Baal, betrayal, defrayal

Definition of portrayal in US English:

portrayal

nounˌpôrˈtrā(ə)lˌpɔrˈtreɪ(ə)l

1A depiction of someone or something in a work of art or literature.
a realistic portrayal of war
Example sentencesExamples
- By combining complementary archeological, historical and ethnographic information, the author is, nevertheless, able to give a convincing portrayal of prehispanic Philippine chiefdoms.
- Thus, the portrayal of the story became the most important aspect.
- The exhibition also contains some satirical portrayals of the British elite, which benefited from the salve trade, for example, Sir Foster Cunliffe by Yinka Shonibare of the U. K.
- The $25,000 award and specially designed National Portrait Gallery medal honor individual excellence in presidential service and portrayal.
- This book is a powerful portrayal of today's inner-city youth.
- The author also portrays Margaret's husband John not as the militant Protestant of some portrayals, but very supportive of his wife.
- Howe, though, went on to criticize both James Baldwin and Ralph Ellison for their evasive portrayal of Negro life.
- The Roosevelt Myth is a devastating portrayal of FDR.
- She has created books that provide true and positive portrayals of Black historical figures, heritage, and experiences.
- Studies of the portrayal of accountants and accounting in novels, movies, humour and satire, have already commenced.
- Just as predictably, their basis for that outrage is a highly dishonest portrayal of what Forrest writes.
- Best known for his controversial portrayal of the Kennedys, he had later in his career earned fame for a different subject.
- The Greek middle classes fare not much better in Tsiolkas's simplistic, one-dimensional portrayal.
- Many critics have lambasted the female characters in his plays as two-dimensional and unrealistic portrayals of subservient women.
- The book is an amusing and evocative portrayal of his journey and his encounters with Indian babudom and other normal Indians on the way.
- "Growth of the Soil" is an Old Testament-style portrayal of stolid mountain dwellers.
- The authors discuss Ngugi's Marxist approach as it informs his portrayal of the postcolony (elitism, class formation, corruption).
Synonyms
painting, picture, drawing, portrait, sketch, representation, depiction, study, rendering, artist's impression
representation, characterization, depiction, description, delineation, presentation, study, evocation
performance as, acting, playing, enacting, representation, interpretation
1. 1.1 A description of someone or something in a particular way; a representation.
  the media portrayal of immigration
  Example sentencesExamples
  Commercial portrayals of happy couples " present a pastoral utopia in which all rivals have been ruthlessly liquidated through a type of aesthetic genocide ".
  Corporate sinners are seen as "safe" villains because their negative portrayal will not lead to significant minority group outrage.
  It makes television not only good television but it makes their portrayals more honest and real.
  Put simply, the David against Goliath scenario does not necessarily represent an accurate portrayal of the real conflict.
  Made in 1969, its portrayal of the Korean war was a thinly disguised reference to the contemporaneous conflict in Vietnam.
  In its portrayal of human relationships, it is in a league of its own.
  The staff called Cheshire to complain because of the film's portrayal of President Bush.
  To be sure, the Jews in the movie (ie, pretty much everyone who ever appears on screen) receive a mostly even-handed portrayal.
  Individuals and organizations like the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation have made much of the lack of positive portrayals of gays in media.
  This was known as the ' Jim Crow ' system, named after earlier caricature portrayals of blacks.
  A portrayal of modern American history as one vast and unending reactionary saga would be caricature of reality.
  Figure 5 is a portrayal of what we think is occurring.
  Without a doubt, Boys Don't Cry is the most devastating portrayal of violence done to women I have ever seen in a film.
  However, I would suggest you have some misconceived conceptions about the gentility of World War II, or certainly its portrayal to the public.
  However, it is extremely rare to encounter a genuine crazy hollering his or her sickness over the rooftops - despite what popular portrayal may suggest.
  I just don't see how denying that kind of portrayal can be anything other than a moral comment on homosexuality.
  What they usually do, however, is to sterilise debate with caricatured portrayals of evil, money-obsessed capitalists.
  I had to cast aside my objections to the portrayal of some stereotypes.
  Other portrayals were more careful to attribute the whipping to judicial sentencing by a court, or just punishment for running away.
  Stories of vengeance and realistic portrayals of contemporary life came into fashion around this time.
2. 1.2 An instance of an actor playing a part in a movie or play; a performance.
  his portrayal of the title character
  Example sentencesExamples
  The film was a close portrayal of the rise and fall of the stock market gangsters and insider dealers of the time.
  But the real star was José van Dam as Hans Sach, whose singing was always impressive and his portrayal dignified.
  Brown is a wonderful actor who has to fill some big shoes, and his portrayal of Viktor is both sympathetic and touching.
  Cruise's cool detachment as he watches a killing that will happen really adds to the genuine feeling of his portrayal.
  The portrayal of the characters was good I thought.
  I know it isn't politically correct, but I was impressed at the convincing portrayal.
  This is the best way I can praise this lady for a super portrayal.
  Michael Schultz showed less refinement in his portrayal of William.
  Jones provides a trenchant portrayal of a boy in desperate pursuit of his dreams.
  William Shatner won for his portrayal of Denny Crane in Boston Legal.
  Audiences are delighted by her portrayal of Brooks' crochety attitude.
  What saves the film, without doubt, is Ben Kingsley's portrayal of Fagin, which is brilliant.
  A little more delineation between the two sides of the character would have further advanced what was a fair portrayal.
  The book has been inspiration for both Cavanagh's production and Dibblee's portrayal.
  His portrayal of a tortured child, brutally beaten into adult villainy gives depth to what is otherwise just your average mad, evil, genius hell-bent on destroying Earth.
  However, it was Hope Brown's portrayal of the serial killer Lucius that dominated the proceedings.
  Fans of Jude Law will not be disappointed, as his vivid portrayal of a unique character is memorable.
  For years George Cole has delighted TV and film audiences with his portrayal of cheeky conmen.
  He was best known for his portrayal of fatherly roles in many TV dramas.
  In the title role, Campbell Scott gives a wonderfully compelling portrayal.
  Surprisingly, Paul Kaye as the erstwhile burglar Mike, give a relaxed and convincing portrayal of a working class intellectual.
  Dench has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of British novelist Iris Murdoch's decline into Alzheimer's disease in the movie Iris.

词汇	portrayal
释义	Definition of portrayal in English: portrayal noun pɔːˈtreɪəlˌpɔrˈtreɪ(ə)l 1A depiction of someone or something in a work of art or literature; a picture. a realistic portrayal of war Example sentencesExamples Studies of the portrayal of accountants and accounting in novels, movies, humour and satire, have already commenced. The $25,000 award and specially designed National Portrait Gallery medal honor individual excellence in presidential service and portrayal. Many critics have lambasted the female characters in his plays as two-dimensional and unrealistic portrayals of subservient women. The exhibition also contains some satirical portrayals of the British elite, which benefited from the salve trade, for example, Sir Foster Cunliffe by Yinka Shonibare of the U. K. The book is an amusing and evocative portrayal of his journey and his encounters with Indian babudom and other normal Indians on the way. Thus, the portrayal of the story became the most important aspect. Best known for his controversial portrayal of the Kennedys, he had later in his career earned fame for a different subject. Howe, though, went on to criticize both James Baldwin and Ralph Ellison for their evasive portrayal of Negro life. Just as predictably, their basis for that outrage is a highly dishonest portrayal of what Forrest writes. This book is a powerful portrayal of today's inner-city youth. "Growth of the Soil" is an Old Testament-style portrayal of stolid mountain dwellers. The Roosevelt Myth is a devastating portrayal of FDR. She has created books that provide true and positive portrayals of Black historical figures, heritage, and experiences. By combining complementary archeological, historical and ethnographic information, the author is, nevertheless, able to give a convincing portrayal of prehispanic Philippine chiefdoms. The author also portrays Margaret's husband John not as the militant Protestant of some portrayals, but very supportive of his wife. The Greek middle classes fare not much better in Tsiolkas's simplistic, one-dimensional portrayal. The authors discuss Ngugi's Marxist approach as it informs his portrayal of the postcolony (elitism, class formation, corruption). Synonyms painting, picture, drawing, portrait, sketch, representation, depiction, study, rendering, artist's impression representation, characterization, depiction, description, delineation, presentation, study, evocation performance as, acting, playing, enacting, representation, interpretation rare personation 1.1 A description of someone or something in a particular way; a representation. the media portrayal of immigration Example sentencesExamples Corporate sinners are seen as "safe" villains because their negative portrayal will not lead to significant minority group outrage. Individuals and organizations like the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation have made much of the lack of positive portrayals of gays in media. However, I would suggest you have some misconceived conceptions about the gentility of World War II, or certainly its portrayal to the public. This was known as the ' Jim Crow ' system, named after earlier caricature portrayals of blacks. What they usually do, however, is to sterilise debate with caricatured portrayals of evil, money-obsessed capitalists. To be sure, the Jews in the movie (ie, pretty much everyone who ever appears on screen) receive a mostly even-handed portrayal. I just don't see how denying that kind of portrayal can be anything other than a moral comment on homosexuality. However, it is extremely rare to encounter a genuine crazy hollering his or her sickness over the rooftops - despite what popular portrayal may suggest. A portrayal of modern American history as one vast and unending reactionary saga would be caricature of reality. Other portrayals were more careful to attribute the whipping to judicial sentencing by a court, or just punishment for running away. The staff called Cheshire to complain because of the film's portrayal of President Bush. Commercial portrayals of happy couples " present a pastoral utopia in which all rivals have been ruthlessly liquidated through a type of aesthetic genocide ". It makes television not only good television but it makes their portrayals more honest and real. Made in 1969, its portrayal of the Korean war was a thinly disguised reference to the contemporaneous conflict in Vietnam. Stories of vengeance and realistic portrayals of contemporary life came into fashion around this time. I had to cast aside my objections to the portrayal of some stereotypes. Figure 5 is a portrayal of what we think is occurring. Without a doubt, Boys Don't Cry is the most devastating portrayal of violence done to women I have ever seen in a film. In its portrayal of human relationships, it is in a league of its own. Put simply, the David against Goliath scenario does not necessarily represent an accurate portrayal of the real conflict. 1.2 An instance of an actor playing a part in a film or play; a performance. his portrayal of the title character Example sentencesExamples The film was a close portrayal of the rise and fall of the stock market gangsters and insider dealers of the time. Surprisingly, Paul Kaye as the erstwhile burglar Mike, give a relaxed and convincing portrayal of a working class intellectual. For years George Cole has delighted TV and film audiences with his portrayal of cheeky conmen. Brown is a wonderful actor who has to fill some big shoes, and his portrayal of Viktor is both sympathetic and touching. What saves the film, without doubt, is Ben Kingsley's portrayal of Fagin, which is brilliant. I know it isn't politically correct, but I was impressed at the convincing portrayal. Fans of Jude Law will not be disappointed, as his vivid portrayal of a unique character is memorable. The portrayal of the characters was good I thought. The book has been inspiration for both Cavanagh's production and Dibblee's portrayal. This is the best way I can praise this lady for a super portrayal. His portrayal of a tortured child, brutally beaten into adult villainy gives depth to what is otherwise just your average mad, evil, genius hell-bent on destroying Earth. Jones provides a trenchant portrayal of a boy in desperate pursuit of his dreams. In the title role, Campbell Scott gives a wonderfully compelling portrayal. Dench has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of British novelist Iris Murdoch's decline into Alzheimer's disease in the movie Iris. William Shatner won for his portrayal of Denny Crane in Boston Legal. Audiences are delighted by her portrayal of Brooks' crochety attitude. Cruise's cool detachment as he watches a killing that will happen really adds to the genuine feeling of his portrayal. But the real star was José van Dam as Hans Sach, whose singing was always impressive and his portrayal dignified. Michael Schultz showed less refinement in his portrayal of William. A little more delineation between the two sides of the character would have further advanced what was a fair portrayal. However, it was Hope Brown's portrayal of the serial killer Lucius that dominated the proceedings. He was best known for his portrayal of fatherly roles in many TV dramas. Rhymes Baal, betrayal, defrayal Definition of portrayal in US English: portrayal nounˌpôrˈtrā(ə)lˌpɔrˈtreɪ(ə)l 1A depiction of someone or something in a work of art or literature. a realistic portrayal of war Example sentencesExamples By combining complementary archeological, historical and ethnographic information, the author is, nevertheless, able to give a convincing portrayal of prehispanic Philippine chiefdoms. Thus, the portrayal of the story became the most important aspect. The exhibition also contains some satirical portrayals of the British elite, which benefited from the salve trade, for example, Sir Foster Cunliffe by Yinka Shonibare of the U. K. The $25,000 award and specially designed National Portrait Gallery medal honor individual excellence in presidential service and portrayal. This book is a powerful portrayal of today's inner-city youth. The author also portrays Margaret's husband John not as the militant Protestant of some portrayals, but very supportive of his wife. Howe, though, went on to criticize both James Baldwin and Ralph Ellison for their evasive portrayal of Negro life. The Roosevelt Myth is a devastating portrayal of FDR. She has created books that provide true and positive portrayals of Black historical figures, heritage, and experiences. Studies of the portrayal of accountants and accounting in novels, movies, humour and satire, have already commenced. Just as predictably, their basis for that outrage is a highly dishonest portrayal of what Forrest writes. Best known for his controversial portrayal of the Kennedys, he had later in his career earned fame for a different subject. The Greek middle classes fare not much better in Tsiolkas's simplistic, one-dimensional portrayal. Many critics have lambasted the female characters in his plays as two-dimensional and unrealistic portrayals of subservient women. The book is an amusing and evocative portrayal of his journey and his encounters with Indian babudom and other normal Indians on the way. "Growth of the Soil" is an Old Testament-style portrayal of stolid mountain dwellers. The authors discuss Ngugi's Marxist approach as it informs his portrayal of the postcolony (elitism, class formation, corruption). Synonyms painting, picture, drawing, portrait, sketch, representation, depiction, study, rendering, artist's impression representation, characterization, depiction, description, delineation, presentation, study, evocation performance as, acting, playing, enacting, representation, interpretation 1.1 A description of someone or something in a particular way; a representation. the media portrayal of immigration Example sentencesExamples Commercial portrayals of happy couples " present a pastoral utopia in which all rivals have been ruthlessly liquidated through a type of aesthetic genocide ". Corporate sinners are seen as "safe" villains because their negative portrayal will not lead to significant minority group outrage. It makes television not only good television but it makes their portrayals more honest and real. Put simply, the David against Goliath scenario does not necessarily represent an accurate portrayal of the real conflict. Made in 1969, its portrayal of the Korean war was a thinly disguised reference to the contemporaneous conflict in Vietnam. In its portrayal of human relationships, it is in a league of its own. The staff called Cheshire to complain because of the film's portrayal of President Bush. To be sure, the Jews in the movie (ie, pretty much everyone who ever appears on screen) receive a mostly even-handed portrayal. Individuals and organizations like the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation have made much of the lack of positive portrayals of gays in media. This was known as the ' Jim Crow ' system, named after earlier caricature portrayals of blacks. A portrayal of modern American history as one vast and unending reactionary saga would be caricature of reality. Figure 5 is a portrayal of what we think is occurring. Without a doubt, Boys Don't Cry is the most devastating portrayal of violence done to women I have ever seen in a film. However, I would suggest you have some misconceived conceptions about the gentility of World War II, or certainly its portrayal to the public. However, it is extremely rare to encounter a genuine crazy hollering his or her sickness over the rooftops - despite what popular portrayal may suggest. I just don't see how denying that kind of portrayal can be anything other than a moral comment on homosexuality. What they usually do, however, is to sterilise debate with caricatured portrayals of evil, money-obsessed capitalists. I had to cast aside my objections to the portrayal of some stereotypes. Other portrayals were more careful to attribute the whipping to judicial sentencing by a court, or just punishment for running away. Stories of vengeance and realistic portrayals of contemporary life came into fashion around this time. 1.2 An instance of an actor playing a part in a movie or play; a performance. his portrayal of the title character Example sentencesExamples The film was a close portrayal of the rise and fall of the stock market gangsters and insider dealers of the time. But the real star was José van Dam as Hans Sach, whose singing was always impressive and his portrayal dignified. Brown is a wonderful actor who has to fill some big shoes, and his portrayal of Viktor is both sympathetic and touching. Cruise's cool detachment as he watches a killing that will happen really adds to the genuine feeling of his portrayal. The portrayal of the characters was good I thought. I know it isn't politically correct, but I was impressed at the convincing portrayal. This is the best way I can praise this lady for a super portrayal. Michael Schultz showed less refinement in his portrayal of William. Jones provides a trenchant portrayal of a boy in desperate pursuit of his dreams. William Shatner won for his portrayal of Denny Crane in Boston Legal. Audiences are delighted by her portrayal of Brooks' crochety attitude. What saves the film, without doubt, is Ben Kingsley's portrayal of Fagin, which is brilliant. A little more delineation between the two sides of the character would have further advanced what was a fair portrayal. The book has been inspiration for both Cavanagh's production and Dibblee's portrayal. His portrayal of a tortured child, brutally beaten into adult villainy gives depth to what is otherwise just your average mad, evil, genius hell-bent on destroying Earth. However, it was Hope Brown's portrayal of the serial killer Lucius that dominated the proceedings. Fans of Jude Law will not be disappointed, as his vivid portrayal of a unique character is memorable. For years George Cole has delighted TV and film audiences with his portrayal of cheeky conmen. He was best known for his portrayal of fatherly roles in many TV dramas. In the title role, Campbell Scott gives a wonderfully compelling portrayal. Surprisingly, Paul Kaye as the erstwhile burglar Mike, give a relaxed and convincing portrayal of a working class intellectual. Dench has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of British novelist Iris Murdoch's decline into Alzheimer's disease in the movie Iris.
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