characterization

noun

1. a graphic or vivid verbal description; “too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures”; “the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland”; “the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters”

   Synonyms

   • word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterisation

   Less specific

   • description, verbal description

   More specific

   • epithet, portrayal, portraiture, portrait

2. the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; “the media’s characterization of Al Gore as a nerd”

   Synonyms

   • characterisation

   Less specific

   • description

3. acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

   Synonyms

   • portrayal, enactment, personation

   Less specific

   • acting, playing, playacting, performing

   More specific

   • impression, character, role, theatrical role, part, persona