Pictorial: meaning, definitions and examples
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pictorial
[ pɪkˈtɔːrɪəl ]
artistic expression
Relating to or consisting of pictures, visual images, or illustrations. Typically used to describe something visually appealing or vivid.
Synonyms
artistic, graphic, illustrative, visual
Examples of usage
- The pictorial representation of the sunset was breathtaking.
- She created a pictorial collage of her favorite memories.
- The museum featured a pictorial exhibit of famous artists' works.
publication
Containing or consisting of pictures, especially photographs. Often used to refer to magazines or books with a strong visual component.
Synonyms
graphic, illustrated, photographic, visual
Examples of usage
- The magazine is known for its pictorial spreads of exotic destinations.
- The coffee table book is filled with pictorial accounts of the city's history.
Translations
Translations of the word "pictorial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pictórico
🇮🇳 चित्रात्मक
🇩🇪 bildlich
🇮🇩 bergambar
🇺🇦 зображувальний
🇵🇱 ilustracyjny
🇯🇵 絵画的
🇫🇷 pictural
🇪🇸 pictórico
🇹🇷 resimsel
🇰🇷 그림 같은
🇸🇦 تصويري
🇨🇿 obrazový
🇸🇰 obrazový
🇨🇳 图画的
🇸🇮 slikovit
🇮🇸 myndrænn
🇰🇿 бейнелі
🇬🇪 სახატავი
🇦🇿 şəkilli
🇲🇽 pictórico
Word origin
The word 'pictorial' originates from the Latin word 'pictorius', which means 'of painting' or 'of a painter'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century, initially used to describe something related to painting or visual representation. Over time, its usage expanded to include any form of visual imagery or illustration. Today, 'pictorial' is commonly used in art, photography, and publication contexts to denote anything visually appealing or consisting of pictures.
See also: pictures, picturesque.