1. (

• word_picture ,
• word-painting ,
• delineation ,
• depiction ,
• picture ,
• characterization ,
• characterisation

) a graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters" ;

2. (

• delineation ,
• depiction ,
• limning ,
• line_drawing

) a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects ;

3. (

• depiction ,
• delineation ,
• portrayal

) representation by drawing or painting etc ;