portrayal
gb/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/ us/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 9600
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
entity
1
the way something is shown
The way a person, group, or thing is shown or described, especially in movies, books, or news.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the portrayal of [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'portrayal' (a noun) with the verb 'portray'. For example, *'The film portrayal him as evil'* is incorrect; it should be *'The film portrays him as evil'* or *'The film’s portrayal of him is evil'.* Another common confusion is between 'portrayal' and 'portrait': a 'portrait' is usually a picture or painting of a person, while a 'portrayal' is the way someone or something is shown or described, not only in pictures.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
representation (Broader and more general; can be visual, legal, or symbolic, while 'portrayal' often highlights how someone or something is shown in detail or with a certain attitude.)
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depiction (Very close in meaning; slightly more visual or artistic in tone than 'portrayal'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
misrepresentation (Describes a way of showing or describing something that is false or unfair, the opposite of an accurate or fair portrayal.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
accurate portrayal
|negative portrayal
|realistic portrayal
|media portrayal
|sympathetic portrayal
|stereotypical portrayal
கருப்பொருள்கள்
media
|art
|culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
உதாரணங்கள்
- The film’s portrayal of refugees was powerful but controversial.
- Many activists are angry about the negative portrayal of young people in the press.
- The novel offers a sensitive portrayal of life in a small rural town.
- Critics praised the documentary for its balanced portrayal of both sides of the conflict.
- Television has a huge influence on the public’s portrayal of body image.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The media’s portrayal of the singer damaged her career.
- This book gives a positive portrayal of older people.
- Some viewers complained about the unfair portrayal of the police.
- The article changes our portrayal of the company’s history.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
entity
2
an actor’s performance of a character
The way an actor plays and shows a character in a movie, play, or TV show.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone]’s portrayal of [a character]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use 'portrayal' when they need the verb 'portray'. For example, *'He portrayal the king very well'* is incorrect; it should be *'He portrays the king very well'* or *'His portrayal of the king is very good.'* They may also overuse 'acting' where 'portrayal' is more precise when talking about one specific role.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
performance (More general for any acting; 'portrayal' focuses on how a specific character is shown or interpreted.)
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interpretation (Highlights the personal, artistic choices the actor makes in creating the character.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
miscasting (Refers to a choice of actor that does not fit the role, often resulting in an unconvincing portrayal.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
brilliant portrayal
|convincing portrayal
|memorable portrayal
|Oscar-winning portrayal
|nuanced portrayal
|his/her portrayal of [character]
கருப்பொருள்கள்
art
|entertainment
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|communication
உதாரணங்கள்
- Her portrayal of the queen earned her several major awards.
- Critics praised his complex portrayal of a man struggling with addiction.
- The actor’s chilling portrayal of the villain became iconic.
- Many fans still consider his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes to be the best.
- The film is worth seeing for her heartfelt portrayal alone.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- His portrayal of the hero was very strong.
- People loved her emotional portrayal of the mother.
- The movie is famous for the actor’s powerful portrayal of the main character.
- Reviewers wrote that his portrayal of the singer felt honest.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
portrayal
IPA
GB/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/
US/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
por - tray - al (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tray)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: portrayal
- Plural: portrayal, portrayals
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
portrayals
noun
Core family
portray
verb B1
Related words
portrait
noun B1
Advanced or less common
portraitist
noun
portraiture
noun C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்
இந்த பதிவுடன் இன்னும் சொற்றொடர்கள் இணைக்கப்படவில்லை.