portrait
UK: ˈpɔːtreɪt | US: ˈpɔːrtrət
n. a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially the face
n. a detailed description or representation of someone or something
n. (computing) the orientation of a page or image where the height is greater than the width
portrait = por<forward> + trait<draw, line>
- por<forward>: From Latin por- (a variant of pro-), meaning "forward" or "forth."
- trait<draw, line>: From Old French trait, meaning "line" or "stroke," derived from Latin tractus (past participle of trahere, "to draw").
Etymology Origin:
The word portrait entered English via Old French portraire, meaning "to depict" or "draw forth." It combines por- (emphasizing the act of "bringing forward" or "rendering") and trait (the "lines" or "strokes" that compose the image). Originally used for painted or drawn representations, it later expanded to descriptions and digital formats. The logic reflects the artistic process of "drawing out" a likeness.
She commissioned a portrait of her family from a famous artist.
The novel paints a vivid portrait of life in Victorian London.
Change the document layout from landscape to portrait.
His biography is a revealing portrait of a troubled genius.
The photographer specializes in black-and-white portraits.