depicted

American  

[dih-pik-tid] / dɪˈpɪk tɪd /

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.

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• undepicted adjective
• well-depicted adjective

Etymology

Origin of depicted

depict + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

In movies of the era, female higher-ups are often depicted as undermining or feeling threatened by junior women.

From The Wall Street Journal

Caillebotte chronicled his circle and his family of brothers, and depicted modern life and sport, painting with audacity and an emphasis on geometric underpinnings.

From The Wall Street Journal

One cartoon posted on X by Chinese state media depicted her in Japanese Imperial Army uniform, a sheathed sword at her side.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though a rejection of the perpetual grind is a recent development, Western artists have depicted humans at rest for centuries.

From New York Times

Otherwise, the casting decisions, Okimura said, feel like Disney is taking “several steps back” from its goal to celebrate the communities depicted.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• descriptive
• illustrated
• photographic
• visual
• vivid