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portrayed
[ pawr-treyd ]
adjective
- represented in drawing, painting, carving, or other visual image:
The range of artistic approaches to Queen Elizabeth, the most portrayed woman in the world, make the exhibit well worth seeing.
- graphically described in words:
In the finely portrayed characters and vivid details of the rural setting, his novel illuminates a neglected piece of Jamaican history.
- represented dramatically, as on the stage:
Set in a richly portrayed society well-stocked with eccentric nobles and gossipy villagers, the series revolves around the daughter of a respected country doctor.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of portray ( def ).
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·ǰ·ٰ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of portrayed1
Example Sentences
At a rally aimed at encouraging voters to leave the Democratic Party, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz portrayed the Republican Party as “patriotic and joyful” while denigrating the opposition as “angry and lonely.”
After five seasons, Penn Badgley says goodbye to the narcissistic sociopath character he portrayed in “You.”
Terry Deary, who created Horrible Histories, believes Corder has been "maligned" with Maria incorrectly portrayed as an innocent young maiden.
It is a match made in modern college football hell, a renowned learning institution cast as beggars, a misguided football player portrayed as the chooser, and, yeah, the whole thing stinks to Rocky Top.
Bass portrayed her city as pliant and fierce enough to take the hits and bounce back stronger.
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