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Definition of pictorial

pictorial

/pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
pic · to · ri · al
Adverb:pictorially
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Plural:pictorials
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pictorial Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or expressed in pictures or illustrations.

Example

"The museum published a comprehensive pictorial history of the region's architecture."

2

Evoking clear mental images; vivid and descriptive.

Example

"Her poems are celebrated for their rich, pictorial language that brings rural landscapes to life."

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• noun

1

A periodical, newspaper, or magazine article in which pictures or photographs are the primary feature.

Example

"The Sunday edition included a ten-page pictorial on historic lighthouses along the coast."

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• Rhymes for pictorial

• Nearby Words

picnicker
pictogram
pictograph
pictorial
pictorially
picture
picturebook

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Late Latin 'pictorius', from Latin 'pictor' ('painter'), derived from 'pingere' ('to paint').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pictorial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pictorial
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