Portrait: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ผ๏ธ
portrait
[ หpษหtrษt ]
artistic representation
A painting, drawing, photograph, or sculpture that depicts a person, usually focusing on the face and expression.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He commissioned an artist to paint his portrait.
- She hung a portrait of her grandmother on the wall.
description
A verbal or written description of a person, capturing their appearance, character, or personality.
Synonyms
depiction, representation, sketch
Examples of usage
- His portrait of her was so vivid, it felt like she was in the room.
- She gave a moving portrait of her struggles and triumphs.
Translations
Translations of the word "portrait" in other languages:
๐ต๐น retrato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Portrรคt
๐ฎ๐ฉ potret
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะตั
๐ต๐ฑ portret
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๅ็ป (ใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท portrait
๐ช๐ธ retrato
๐น๐ท portre
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ํ (chosanghwa)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ portrรฉt
๐ธ๐ฐ portrรฉt
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅ (xiร oxiร ng)
๐ธ๐ฎ portret
๐ฎ๐ธ andlitsmynd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะพัััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแ แแขแ (portreti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ portret
๐ฒ๐ฝ retrato
Word origin
The word 'portrait' originated from the French word 'portrait', which in turn came from the Italian word 'ritratto', meaning 'retraced' or 'delineated'. The concept of portraiture has a long history, dating back to ancient times when rulers and nobility would commission artists to create their likenesses. Over the centuries, portraiture has evolved to encompass various mediums and styles, reflecting changes in artistic expression and cultural values.
See also: airport, comport, deport, export, passport, port, portability, portable, portal, portend, portent, porter, porters, portion, portly, viewport.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,547, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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