depicted

[dih-pik-tid]

adjective

1. represented by or as if by painting or other visual image; portrayed.

   The viewer of this striking painting is lured into the possible narrative of the depicted figure by her beauty, strength, and grace.

2. represented or characterized in words.

   Subtle cues in the text indicate the tone or stance the author is taking towards the depicted events.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of depict.

Other Word Forms

• undepicted adjective
• well-depicted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of depicted¹

depict + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Martin Jennings, who has previously depicted King Charles III and the Queen Mother, said he was "elated" to be chosen to portray the late queen.

From BBC

The image depicted a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard while a judge, in a wig and gown, looms over him, wielding a gavel.

From BBC

Both were intrigued by the idea that each episode depicted the characters’ individual takes on the events, forcing viewers to frequently change their allegiance about who is right.

From Los Angeles Times

The image depicted an explosion set against the Chicago skyline, with military helicopters flying overhead.

From Salon

In his former life, DePree was an actor, writer, producer and director whose early attempts to make it big in Hollywood were depicted in low-budget documentary Rhinoskin: The Making of a Movie Star.

From BBC

Related Words

• descriptive 
• illustrated 
• photographic 
• visual 
• vivid