Depicting: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'depicting' when you are describing or showing something in words, pictures, or other forms of art, especially in a detailed or vivid manner.

• The novel does an excellent job of depicting life in the 18th century
• The mural is depicting a historic battle

Use 'portray' when describing or representing someone or something in a specific role or manner, often in art, literature, or media.

• The actor did an excellent job of portraying the troubled character
• The painting portrays the hardships of rural life

Use 'illustrate' when you are explaining or clarifying something by providing visual aids, examples, or stories.

• The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the complex process
• The book is illustrated with colorful drawings for children

Use 'render' when you want to say that someone is creating or presenting something in a particular way, or when describing how something appears or is made to appear.

• The artist managed to render the landscape beautifully on canvas
• The software can render 3D images very quickly

Used in visual or artistic contexts to show or illustrate something, often in detail.

• The painting is depicting a serene countryside scene.
• The artist is depicting historical events through his murals.

Often used in contexts related to performing arts, literature, or visual arts to represent someone or something in a particular way.

• The actor did an excellent job portraying the character.
• The movie aims to portray the harsh realities of war.

Used in broad contexts to stand for or symbolize something, including in abstract, symbolic, or formal scenarios.

• In the diagram, each color represents a different type of data.
• The painting represents the struggle between good and evil.