portrayal

Definitions

The act of depicting someone or something in a work of art or literature.

A description or representation of someone or something in a particular way.

Examples

The actor's portrayal of the historical figure was both nuanced and deeply moving.

Many critics argued that the film's portrayal of the war was historically inaccurate.

Her portrayal of the character's internal struggle resonated with audiences around the world.

Synonyms

depiction representation characterization portraying delineation rendering illustration

Antonyms

misrepresentation distortion concealment omission falsification obscuration neglect