Synonyms

portrayed

American

[pawr-treyd] / pɔrˈtreɪd /

adjective

represented in drawing, painting, carving, or other visual image.

The range of artistic approaches to Queen Elizabeth, the most portrayed woman in the world, make the exhibit well worth seeing.
graphically described in words.

In the finely portrayed characters and vivid details of the rural setting, his novel illuminates a neglected piece of Jamaican history.
represented dramatically, as on the stage.

Set in a richly portrayed society well-stocked with eccentric nobles and gossipy villagers, the series revolves around the daughter of a respected country doctor.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of portray.

Other Word Forms

unportrayed adjective

Etymology

Origin of portrayed

portray ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Magyar has portrayed Tisza as a center-right party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint previously portrayed the lead characters in the film franchise.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Abbott may be best known for stealing the hearts of “Girls” fans when he portrayed Charlie Dattolo on the HBO megahit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Submission is portrayed as a fair trade to women.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Mkentane portrayed his namesake, while I played John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln’s assassin.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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