Word

characterization, n.
(characterizations)
freq. cnt. 4

a graphic or vivid verbal description
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

characterisation characterization delineation depiction picture word picture word-painting

sample sentences

"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"

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derivationally related form

depict

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derivationally related form

delineate delineate

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depict

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derivationally related form

characterise

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hypernym

description, verbal description

hyponym

epithet portrait, portrayal, portraiture

acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

characterization enactment personation portrayal

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derivationally related form

portray

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derivationally related form

enact

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derivationally related form

personate

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hypernym

acting, playacting, playing, performing