depicted
Americanadjective
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represented by or as if by painting or other visual image; portrayed.
The viewer of this striking painting is lured into the possible narrative of the depicted figure by her beauty, strength, and grace.
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represented or characterized in words.
Subtle cues in the text indicate the tone or stance the author is taking towards the depicted events.
verb
Other Word Forms
- undepicted adjective
- well-depicted adjective
Etymology
Origin of depicted
Example Sentences
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The US TV comedy show depicted a series of controversial celebrities blaming their behaviour on the condition, which can cause involuntary verbal tics.
From BBC
“I want to be very clear: The behavior depicted is disgraceful, and it is criminal,” she said.
A California Parade was Disney theatricality at its weirdest, with floats that depicted Old Town San Diego, Watts and more.
From Los Angeles Times
These “Tales of Dunk and Egg” stories take place around 100 years before the events depicted in “Game of Thrones.”
From Los Angeles Times
The actor, who depicted the life of John Davidson, a campaigner for Tourette's syndrome, was in tears as he collected his award, telling the crowd: "I honestly cannot believe this."
From BBC
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