Word PORTRAIT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

portrait

🇺🇸 [ˈpɔːtrət]

Meanings

A visual representation of a person, typically focusing on their face, which can be created through painting, photography, or drawing. A portrait captures the likeness, personality, and sometimes the mood or character of the subject.

Examples

• The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the queen.
• He commissioned a portrait to commemorate his anniversary.
• She posed for a portrait that would hang in the gallery.

Synonyms

likeness • image • painting

Antonyms

landscape • abstract • background