Synonyms of the word

delineation

• n. The act of delineating; depiction.
• n. (art) An image of the outline of an object.
• n. A graphic verbal description.

characterisation

• n. (British spelling) Alternative form of characterization.

characterization

• n. The act or process of characterizing.

depiction

• n. a lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.
• n. a drawing or painting.
• n. a representation.

description

• n. A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration…
• n. The act of describing; a delineation by marks or signs.
• n. A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.
• n. (taxonomy) A scientific documentation of a taxon for the purpose of introducing it to science.

drawing

• v. present participle of draw.
• n. A picture, likeness, diagram or representation, usually drawn on paper.
• n. (uncountable) The act of producing such a picture.
• n. Such acts practiced as a graphic art form.
• n. The process of drawing or pulling something.
• n. An act or event in which the outcome (e.g., designating a winner) is selected by chance in the form of…
• n. A small portion of tea for steeping.

limning

• v. present participle of limn.
• n. A depiction.

picture

• n. A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface,…
• n. An image; a representation as in the imagination.
• n. A painting.
• n. A photograph.
• n. (informal) A motion picture.
• n. (dated, informal) ("the pictures") Cinema (as a form of entertainment).
• n. A paragon, a perfect example or specimen (of a category).
• n. An attractive sight.
• n. The art of painting; representation by painting.
• n. A figure; a model.
• n. Situation.
• v. (transitive) To represent in or with a picture.
• v. (transitive) To imagine or envision.
• v. (transitive) To depict.

picturing

• v. present participle of picture.
• n. depiction.

portrayal

• n. The act of portraying.
• n. The result of portraying; a representation, description, or portrait.