depict (Meaning)

Wordnet

depict (v)

show in, or as in, a picture

give a description of

make a portrait of

Webster

depict (p. p.)

Depicted.

Depicted.

Webster

depict (v. t.)

To form a colored likeness of; to represent by a picture; to paint; to portray.

To represent in words; to describe vividly.

depict Sentence Examples

  1. The painting sought to depict the tranquility of a rural countryside at dawn.
  2. His words failed to accurately depict the intensity of the emotional turmoil he experienced.
  3. The documentary aimed to depict the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities.
  4. Through intricate details and vivid colors, the artist managed to depict a bustling marketplace.
  5. The novel vividly depicted the struggles of immigrants adapting to a new culture.
  6. The photographs expertly depict the beauty of nature in its rawest form.
  7. The film's director worked tirelessly to accurately depict the historical events of the period.
  8. The sculpture was crafted to depict the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
  9. The poem beautifully depicted the fleeting moments of joy in a mundane existence.
  10. The mural on the city wall depicted scenes from local folklore, capturing the essence of community heritage.

FAQs About the word depict

show in, or as in, a picture, give a description of, make a portrait ofDepicted., Depicted., To form a colored likeness of; to represent by a picture; to paint;

describe, portray, delineate, set out, represent, paint, characterize, sketch,render, illustrate

falsify, color, misrepresent, misrepresent, distort, color,distort, falsify, misdescribe, pervert

The painting sought to depict the tranquility of a rural countryside at dawn.

His words failed to accurately depict the intensity of the emotional turmoil he experienced.

The documentary aimed to depict the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities.

Through intricate details and vivid colors, the artist managed to depict a bustling marketplace.