Meaning & use
portrayal
The way a person, character, or event is represented or depicted in art, writing, or performance.
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Critics praised the actor's portrayal of a soldier struggling with the aftermath of war.
The novel's portrayal of city life felt authentic to readers who had grown up there.
A note on using this word
Portrayal implies an interpretive choice by an artist or writer, so it's often modified by adjectives like sensitive, accurate, or unflattering.
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