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portrait Synonyms

Another word for portrait

Choosing another word for portrait depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.

Usage Example

"A large oil likeness of the university's founder hangs above the fireplace in the main hall."

Strongest
likeness
Strong
painting
picture
image
depiction
portrayal
headshot
Weak
photograph
drawing
canvas

• noun (Context 2)

A vivid or detailed representation or description of someone or something in writing, film, or speech.

Usage Example

"The biographer provides a fascinating portrayal of daily life in nineteenth-century London."

Strongest
portrayal
depiction
profile
Strong
representation
description
account
characterization
sketch
study
vignette

• adjective (Context 3)

Oriented vertically so that the height of the page, canvas, or display screen is greater than its width.

Usage Example

"Please make sure the document is set to vertical mode before you print the handout."

Strong
vertical
upright

Opposites of portrait

The opposite of portrait shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

landscape
horizontal
See all opposites of portrait

• Nearby Words

portmanteau
porto
portobello
portrait
portraitist
portraiture
portray

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Portrait. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/portrait
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