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depicter

depicter

7.4
Something that shows people, places and events in pictures or words
  • noun
  • /dɪˈpɪktər/
translation icon : representante
  • In her novel, the author acts as a depicter of the struggles faced by the characters in a war-torn country.

Examples

  • Actor David DeLuise, who plays her on-screen father, additionally wrote to the Alex Russo depicter, "All women should be treated with respect!"

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  • Burke moonlights as an artist, a depicter of all things NEPA.

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  • As a skilled depicter, she captures the essence of her subjects through vibrant colors and intricate details.

  • The renowned depicter of landscapes showcased his latest work at the gallery opening last night.

Synonyms

interpreter
vsdepicter
15 4.0

A person who shows the meaning of a work through performance or art

focuses on plain showing or representing rather than creative interpretation
describer
vsdepicter
1 4.0

A person who talks about someone or something so others can imagine them

is more about visual or representational showing than mere description
representer
vsdepicter
5.8

An actor who plays a character on stage or screen

shows or represents more generally, not limited to performances
portrayer
vsdepicter
5.4

A person who plays a character in a play or film

is broader, covering pictures and words as well as acting
expresser
vsdepicter
6.5

Something that shows ideas, feelings or traits from genes

emphasizes visual or worded representation rather than emotional expression
representationist
vsdepicter
  • Specialized
9.1

An artist who paints people or scenes that look like real life

is a general term for showing or representing in pictures or words
representationalist
vsdepicter
  • Specialized
8.7

An artist who makes art of real people and places

covers any showing or representing, not only realistic art styles
symbolist
vsdepicter
8.2

A person who finds and explains hidden meanings in art or writing

shows or represents more directly rather than using symbolic meanings
symbolizer
vsdepicter
  • US
9.9

A person who explains the meaning of signs or images

tends to show things plainly rather than rely on symbolic signs
symbolic figure
vsdepicter
6.4

A person or object that stands for an idea with deeper meaning

is about direct showing or representation rather than standing for ideas

How Descriptive

describer
1 4.0
illustrator
39 3.2
depicter
7.4
artist
1.0
observer
305 2.8

Surface Forms

depicter singular
depicters plural

Morphology

depicter = depict (transparent) = depict + er

The agentive suffix '-er' attaches productively to the verb 'depict' to mean 'one who depicts', which is directly inferable by learners.

Etymology

Depicter comes from the verb depict, which originally meant 'to paint' or 'show', like making a picture. So a depicter is someone or something that shows or represents people, scenes, or ideas, in a picture or with words.