Synonyms for profile

Grammar : Noun

Spell : proh-fahyl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈproʊ faɪl

Top 10 synonyms for profile

Other synonyms for the word profile

Définition of profile

Origin : 1650s, "a drawing of the outline of anything," from older Italian profilo "a drawing in outline," from profilare "to draw in outline," from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + filare "draw out, spin," from Late Latin filare "to spin, draw out a line," from filum "thread" (see file (v.)). Meaning "a side view" is from 1660s. Meaning "biographical sketch, character study" is from 1734.

noun drawing of outline
noun description, characterization

Example sentences :

Past K.'s profile Sidney could see the magnolia tree shaped like a heart.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Abruptly the man turned in his chair to summon a waiter, and exposed his profile.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

This resemblance was furthered by the fact that the man's profile was birdlike.
Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman

I remained standing, my profile turned towards him at his request.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

She leaned forward, observing her profile; gravity seemed to be her mood.
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

The profile and brow perfect, the head fine, the eyes full—too full!
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

He sat with elbows on his knees, his face outlined in profile by the fire.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

She could hear his light breathing, she could discern his profile, then the nape of his neck.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

This profile issued vaguely from the darkness reigning in the shop.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Now that they stood on its surface they could sense something of its profile.
Extract from : « Lords of the Stratosphere » by Arthur J. Burks

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