word picture, n.
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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