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- Dictionarypor·trait/ˈpôrtrət/
noun
- 1. a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders: "a portrait of George III" Similar
- 2. a format of printed matter or screen display that is higher than it is wide: "it's too wide in landscape, and awkward to hold in portrait"
adjective
- 1. of or in a format of printed matter or screen display that is higher than it is wide: "to take photos in a portrait or landscape mode, just swivel the phone"
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portrait a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders: Vermeer's “Portrait of the Artist in his Studio” a self-portrait (= a painting that you do of yourself)
Learn the noun and adjective meanings of portrait, as well as its synonyms, examples, and word history. A portrait is a picture of a person or a graphic portrayal in words.
Portrait definition: A likeness of a person, especially one showing the face, that is created by a painter or photographer, for example.
Learn the meaning of portrait as a noun and an adjective, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the difference between portrait and landscape formats, and explore related words and phrases.
A portrait is a representation of a particular person. A self-portrait is a portrait of the artist by the artist. Unknown artist, Britain. The Cholmondeley Ladies (c.1600–10) Tate. Portraiture is a very old art form going back at least to ancient Egypt, where it flourished from about 5,000 years ago.
A portrait is an artistic representation of a person, showing their likeness, personality and mood. Learn about the origins, styles and techniques of portraiture in different cultures and media, from prehistoric skulls to selfies.
PORTRAIT meaning: 1 : a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person's head and shoulders; 2 : a detailed description of something or someone.
