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