word picture

word picture
noun
a graphic or vivid verbal description
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too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures

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the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland

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the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters

Derivationally related forms: ↑characterise (for: ↑characterisation), ↑depict (for: ↑picture), ↑depict (for: ↑depiction), ↑delineate (for: ↑delineation)
Hypernyms: ↑description, ↑verbal description
Hyponyms: ↑epithet, ↑portrayal, ↑portraiture, ↑portrait

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