- portrait *** por·trait n
- ['pɔːtrɪt]
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portrait *** por·trait n
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por|trait — «PR triht, trayt; POHR », noun. 1. a picture of a person, especially of the face, as in a painting, drawing, or photograph: »Each face that hung in the hall was a portrait of a President. 2. Figurative. a picture in words; description: »That… … Useful english dictionary
self-por|trait — «SEHLF PR triht, trayt; POHR », noun. a portrait made by a person of himself … Useful english dictionary
por·trait — /ˈpoɚtrət/ noun, pl traits 1 [count] : a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person s head and shoulders black and white portraits a family portrait The queen posed for her portrait. se … Useful english dictionary
Portrait — Por trait, n. [F., originally p. p. of portraire to portray. See {Portray}.] 1. The likeness of a person, painted, drawn, or engraved; commonly, a representation of the human face painted from real life. [1913 Webster] In portraits, the grace,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Portrait bust — Portrait Por trait, n. [F., originally p. p. of portraire to portray. See {Portray}.] 1. The likeness of a person, painted, drawn, or engraved; commonly, a representation of the human face painted from real life. [1913 Webster] In portraits, the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Portrait statue — Portrait Por trait, n. [F., originally p. p. of portraire to portray. See {Portray}.] 1. The likeness of a person, painted, drawn, or engraved; commonly, a representation of the human face painted from real life. [1913 Webster] In portraits, the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Portrait — Por trait, v. t. To portray; to draw. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
portrait — por|trait [ pɔrtrət ] noun ** 1. ) count a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone, especially of their face only 2. ) count a description of someone or something, for example in a book: portrait of: an interesting portrait of life under… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Portrait — Por|trait* [... trɛ:] das; s, s <aus gleichbed. fr. portrait, substantiviertes Part. Perf. von altfr. po(u)rtraire »entwerfen, darstellen«, dies aus lat. protrahere »hervorziehen; ans Licht bringen«> (veraltet) svw. ↑Porträt … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
portrait-bust — porˈtrait bust noun • • • Main Entry: ↑portrait … Useful english dictionary
portrait-gallery — porˈtrait gallery noun • • • Main Entry: ↑portrait … Useful english dictionary
