Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with portrayal in American Collocation
honest, even about bad things
frank
gritty
truthful
uncompromising
unflinching
‘Mean Streets’ is Scorsese’s brutal, unflinching portrayal of violence.
seeming real
convincing
realistic
vivid
Wright’s vivid portrayal of growing up makes compelling reading.
accurate/not accurate
accurate
inaccurate
It’s a more accurate portrayal of the legal system than most thrillers.
negative or unfair
negative
stereotyped
stereotypical
The stereotypical portrayal of a drink-driver is as a man in middle age.
showing affection or understanding
affectionate
sympathetic
As a director he is known for his sympathetic portrayal of women.
skilful or subtle
masterful
masterly
nuanced
Newman earned an Oscar nomination for his nuanced portrayal of the former sports hero.
revealing many personal details
intimate
The 90-minute film is an intimate portrayal of the Cuban leader.
sad
moving
poignant
touching
I found the novel a poignant portrayal of the effects of war.
shocking or frightening
chilling
harrowing
haunting
searing
This is a witty but chilling portrayal of the last decadent days of the French aristocracy.
in a particular form
cinematic
fictional
film
media
on-screen
screen
television
The movie is a fictional portrayal of a modern-day Robin Hood.