1. (noun)word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterization, characterisation 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"
2. (noun)delineation, depiction, limning, line drawing a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
1. (noun)Delineation the act of representing, portraying, or describing, as by lines, diagrams, sketches, etc.; drawing an outline; as, the delineation of a scene or face; in drawing and engraving, representation by means of lines, as distinguished from representation by means of tints and shades; accurate and minute representation, as distinguished from art that is careless of details, or subordinates them excessively
2. (noun)Delineation a delineated picture; representation; sketch; description in words