characterization

Definitions

The act of describing the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something.

The portrayal or representation of a person's nature or personality in a literary or dramatic work.

The process of identifying or defining the essential nature or characteristics of a subject.

Examples

The author's characterization of the protagonist as a flawed hero makes the story much more compelling.

His characterization of the economic crisis as a minor setback was met with widespread criticism from experts.

Synonyms

portrayal depiction description representation delineation sketch profile

Antonyms

misrepresentation distortion falsification omission confusion