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- [pik-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-ee-uh l]
- /pɪkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr i əl/
- /pɪkˈtɔː.ri.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pik-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-ee-uh l]
- /pɪkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr i əl/
Definitions of pictorial word
- adjective pictorial pertaining to, expressed in, or of the nature of a picture. 1
- adjective pictorial illustrated by or containing pictures: a pictorial history. 1
- adjective pictorial of or relating to the art of painting and drawing pictures, the pictures themselves, or their makers: the pictorial masterpieces of the Renaissance. 1
- adjective pictorial having or suggesting the visual appeal or imagery of a picture: a pictorial metaphor. 1
- noun pictorial a periodical in which pictures constitute an important feature. 1
- noun pictorial a magazine feature that is primarily photographic. 1
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Origin of pictorial
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin pictōri(us) of painting (pic-, variant stem of pingere to paint + -tōrius -tory1) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Pictorial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pictorial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pictorial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pictorial
adj pictorial
- anecdotic — anecdotal
- artistic — Someone who is artistic is good at drawing or painting, or arranging things in a beautiful way.
- cinematic — Cinematic means relating to films made for the cinema.
- classificatory — the act of classifying.
- depictive — to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
adjective pictorial
- delineated — to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially: He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil.
- depicted — to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
- explicatory — Explanatory; serving to explain logically or in detail.
- expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
- illustrated — containing pictures, drawings, and other illustrations: an illustrated book.
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See also
Matching words
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