1. characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, picture, word picture, word-painting

a graphic or vivid verbal description

Example Sentences:
'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'

Synonyms

• characterisation
• delineation
• depiction
• picture
• word picture
• word-painting

2. characterisation, characterization

the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

Example Sentences:
'the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd'

Synonyms

• characterisation

3. characterization, enactment, personation, portrayal

acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

Synonyms

• enactment
• personation
• portrayal