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PORTRAYING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Portraying.

Portraying - as a noun

A representation by picture or portraiture

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depicting15depiction14portrayal14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
representational process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Portraying - as a verb

To paint or draw the likeness of.

Example: "I will portray a king on horseback."

To describe in words; to convey.

To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.

Example: "For my next movie, i will be portraying shakespeare."

To adorn.

Example Sentences

"He does a great job portraying the character in the play."
"The painting does a wonderful job of portraying the beauty of the landscape."
"The actor is skilled at portraying a wide range of emotions."
"The author excels at portraying complex relationships in her novels."
"The documentary aims at portraying the life of famous scientists."
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Word Game Points

Is PORTRAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, portraying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PORTRAYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PORTRAYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, portraying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PORTRAYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PORTRAYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, portraying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PORTRAYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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