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portraits

The correct spelling is portraits.

How to pronounce portraits

noun

Say it like: Por-tra-yts

The correct spelling is portraits. A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders. For example: "The author painted a good portrait of urban life in New York in his latest book."

Usage Examples

The author painted a good portrait of urban life in New York in his latest book.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.
  2. 2.An accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.
  3. 3.A print orientation where the vertical sides are longer than the horizontal sides.

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