Meaning & Definition of Depiction in English
English⟶
Depiction
/dɪpɪkʃən/
noun
1. A graphic or vivid verbal description
- "Too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"
- "The author gives a depressing picture of life in poland"
- "The pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous vermonters"
synonym:
- word picture,
- word-painting,
- delineation,
- depiction,
- picture,
- characterization,
- characterisation
2. A representation by picture or portraiture
synonym:
- depicting,
- depiction,
- portraying,
- portrayal
3. A drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
synonym:
- delineation,
- depiction,
- limning,
- line drawing
4. Representation by drawing or painting etc
synonym:
- depiction,
- delineation,
- portrayal
Examples of using
The movie is a harrowing depiction of life in an urban slum.