self-portrait

[ self-pawr-trit, -treyt, -pohr-, self- ]

/ ˌsɛlfˈpɔr trɪt, -treɪt, -ˈpoʊr-, ˈsɛlf- /

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noun

a portrait of oneself done by oneself.

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Origin of self-portrait

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby self-portrait

self-pity, self-plagiarism, self-poised, self-pollinate, self-pollination, self-portrait, self-possessed, self-possession, self-praise, self-preservation, self-pride

How to use self-portrait in a sentence

The star practitioners of the self-portrait are as controversial as they always were, and just as adept at shaping our culture.
The Original Selfies|William O’Connor|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Self-Portrait: A Cultural History by James Hall is published by Thames Hudson.
The Original Selfies|William O’Connor|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The self-portrait as a glorification of the artist took off in the 1490s, according to Hall.
The Original Selfies|William O’Connor|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A self-portrait of Kirke pregnant with her daughter is also on display.
Jemima Kirke Is More Than Just a ‘Girl’|Ann Binlot|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Why the music of the Millennial generation is so narcissistic—the sonic equivalent of an Instagram self-portrait.
The Rise of Selfie Pop: Why Songs About Self-Esteem Are All the Rage|Andrew Romano|December 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The self-portrait dated 1441 looks like a man much older than twenty-nine.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for self-portrait

self-portrait

noun

a portrait one draws or paints of oneself

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